Senior HVAC Estimator: Lead Budgets & Value Engineering

Upchurch; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Professional Development & Cert Help

Job summary

Upchurch, a fast-growing building engineering company in the Southeast, seeks a Senior HVAC Estimator to lead cost estimating on commercial and industrial projects. You will evaluate drawings and specs, develop budgets, and prepare bids with value engineering options.

This role collaborates with preconstruction, project management, vendors, and subcontractors; travel is limited. A bachelor’s degree and 8–12+ years of HVAC estimating experience are required.

Qualifications

• HVAC estimating experience in commercial/industrial construction.
• Experience reading mechanical drawings and specs.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency with estimating software (AutoBid, Bluebeam).

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of HVAC and mechanical cost estimates for commercial and industrial construction projects.
• Perform detailed material, labor, and equipment takeoffs from drawings and specifications.
• Develop conceptual and design-build budgets during early project phases.
• Solicit, review, and level vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Analyze project risks, scope gaps, and constructability issues.
• Prepare detailed bid proposals, clarifications, and value engineering options.
• Collaborate with project management and operations during handoff and project start-up.
• Maintain historical cost data and contribute to continuous improvement of estimating tools and processes.
• Review change order pricing and support post-award estimating as needed.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, and client presentations as required.

Skills

HVAC estimating

Reading drawings & specs

Communication & leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

AutoBid

Bluebeam

Job description

Upchurch, a fast-growing building engineering company in the Southeast, seeks a Senior HVAC Estimator to lead cost estimating on commercial and industrial projects. You will evaluate drawings and specs, develop budgets, and prepare bids with value engineering options.

This role collaborates with preconstruction, project management, vendors, and subcontractors; travel is limited. A bachelor’s degree and 8–12+ years of HVAC estimating experience are required.