Senior HVAC & Piping Estimator

SVM; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Well-being benefits

Financial wellness

Community investment

Job summary

SVM, a leading mechanical contractor in the Bay Area, is seeking a Senior Estimator to develop detailed mechanical estimates for commercial HVAC, piping, and plumbing projects. You will review drawings, perform takeoffs, and build labor and material costs while supporting project teams from design through award.

The role is primarily onsite with potential limited hybrid flexibility after onboarding. A minimum of 5–7 years of estimating experience and proficiency with FastEST and MS Office are

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of commercial mechanical construction estimating experience.
• Experience estimating HVAC and piping systems; plumbing a plus.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications to develop accurate estimates.
• Strong organization and attention to detail; able to manage multiple estimates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed labor, material, equipment, and cost estimates for commercial HVAC, piping, and applicable plumbing projects of varying size and complexity.
• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, addenda, and other bid documents; perform detailed takeoffs and identify scope requirements, gaps, clarifications, and other considerations necessary to develop complete and accurate estimates.
• Utilize estimating software to develop project estimates and maintain accurate labor, material, commodity, and other applicable cost information within the estimating database.
• Maintain, review, and update specification content within FastEST, including editing and adding specification sections to SVM standard templates and project-specific specifications as needed.
• Develop estimates for plan/spec projects and collaborate with the Project Management team to support estimating efforts for design-build opportunities, including confirming scope, assumptions, pricing, and project requirements.
• Review and audit estimates for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project scope; participate in estimate reviews, job walks, project handoffs, and other estimating or project meetings as needed.
• Support estimating best practices and continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, tools, and processes and providing FastEST guidance or technical estimating support to team members as needed.
• Support the Project Management department with other tasks and projects as business requires.

Skills

HVAC estimation

Piping estimation

Takeoffs

Estimating software

FastEST

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

FastEST

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

SVM, a leading mechanical contractor in the Bay Area, is seeking a Senior Estimator to develop detailed mechanical estimates for commercial HVAC, piping, and plumbing projects. You will review drawings, perform takeoffs, and build labor and material costs while supporting project teams from design through award.

The role is primarily onsite with potential limited hybrid flexibility after onboarding. A minimum of 5–7 years of estimating experience and proficiency with FastEST and MS Office are