Senior HVAC Estimator: Lead Takeoffs & Budgets

Upchurch; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Upchurch, a rapidly growing building engineering firm, seeks a Senior HVAC Estimator to lead estimating for HVAC and mechanical construction projects. You will analyze drawings, specs, and requirements to develop accurate costs while identifying risks and opportunities for value engineering.

Collaborate with preconstruction, project management, vendors, and subcontractors to secure bids and awards. The role requires 8–12+ years of HVAC/mechanical estimating experience, proficiency with AutoBid

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of HVAC or mechanical estimating experience in construction.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

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.

Skills

HVAC estimating

Read drawings

Vendor pricing

Leadership

Estimating software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

AutoBid

Bluebeam

Job description

Upchurch, a rapidly growing building engineering firm, seeks a Senior HVAC Estimator to lead estimating for HVAC and mechanical construction projects. You will analyze drawings, specs, and requirements to develop accurate costs while identifying risks and opportunities for value engineering.

Collaborate with preconstruction, project management, vendors, and subcontractors to secure bids and awards. The role requires 8–12+ years of HVAC/mechanical estimating experience, proficiency with AutoBid