Senior Mechanical Construction Estimator | Plan & Bid

Yellowstone Local; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Heating & Cooling is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive bids for commercial HVAC and mechanical construction projects. You will review drawings, perform detailed material takeoffs for ductwork, piping, and equipment, and develop bid proposals while collaborating with project managers, sales, and leadership.

Take ownership of estimates from initial plan review through project handoff, and identify value-engineering opportunities to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience estimating commercial mechanical or HVAC construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, ductwork, piping, and mechanical equipment.
• Experience with plan-and-spec estimating and bidding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret commercial construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Experience performing mechanical and HVAC material takeoffs and developing detailed cost estimates.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive bids for commercial HVAC and mechanical construction projects.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and scopes of work for plan-and-spec, design-build, and negotiated projects.
• Perform detailed material takeoffs for ductwork, piping, HVAC equipment, and related mechanical systems.
• Solicit, review, and evaluate pricing from vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Develop detailed bid proposals covering labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Analyze mechanical plans and specifications to identify project scope, risks, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate with project managers, sales, and leadership throughout the estimating and bidding process.
• Track submitted bids, bid results, and win/loss information.
• Maintain historical cost data and pricing databases to support accurate HVAC estimating.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and job walks as needed.
• Assist with the transition of awarded projects from estimating to the project management and operations teams

Skills

Estimating

HVAC systems

Bid preparation

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Advanced Heating & Cooling is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive bids for commercial HVAC and mechanical construction projects. You will review drawings, perform detailed material takeoffs for ductwork, piping, and equipment, and develop bid proposals while collaborating with project managers, sales, and leadership.

Take ownership of estimates from initial plan review through project handoff, and identify value-engineering opportunities to