Senior Mechanical Estimator & Project Lead (HVAC)

Propeller Building Services; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Chapa Service Company is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator & Project Support Coordinator in Garland, Texas. The role focuses on detailed cost estimates for commercial mechanical construction, HVAC systems, and coordination with project managers, vendors, and customers to ensure competitive bids and smooth transitions from estimating to operations.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in estimating, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Bluebeam and Excel, plus

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of commercial mechanical construction estimating experience.
• Strong understanding of HVAC and mechanical construction systems.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents.
• Experience preparing detailed cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, and bid proposals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for commercial mechanical construction projects.
• Review plans, specifications, bid documents, and contract requirements to identify project risks, scope gaps, and pricing opportunities.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Develop quantity takeoffs, labor projections, equipment costs, and material pricing.
• Collaborate with project managers, field personnel, vendors, and customers to develop complete and competitive project proposals.
• Participate in project turnover meetings to ensure awarded projects transition smoothly from estimating to operations.
• Assist project managers with the preparation and pricing of change orders as needed.
• Support procurement activities, including vendor solicitation, equipment and material buyouts, and long-lead item identification.
• Assist with the coordination and tracking of RFIs and related project documentation.
• Support value engineering efforts and identify opportunities to improve project profitability during preconstruction.
• Maintain current knowledge of labor, material, equipment, and market pricing trends.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners.

Skills

Estimating experience

HVAC knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Construction estimating software

HeavyBid

Job description

Chapa Service Company is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator & Project Support Coordinator in Garland, Texas. The role focuses on detailed cost estimates for commercial mechanical construction, HVAC systems, and coordination with project managers, vendors, and customers to ensure competitive bids and smooth transitions from estimating to operations.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in estimating, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Bluebeam and Excel, plus