Pre-Construction Estimator - HVAC/Mechanical Systems

Pay: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Job description:

Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week at the Charlotte, NC office.

Note: The qualified candidate for this position must have at least 3 years of experience in HVAC/mechanical estimating within the construction industry.

About Our Client
Our client is a premier mechanical HVAC solutions provider with more than 50 years of experience serving Charlotte, the Piedmont-Triad, and Asheville markets. They are recognized as a leader in mechanical HVAC contracting, delivering excellence in pre-construction planning, design, and installation.

Job Description

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection
• Review blueprints, technical specifications, and scopes of work to determine requirements
• Conduct material takeoffs and ensure precise quantities are included in project bids
• Source and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotes to build competitive proposals
• Provide value engineering recommendations to balance cost, quality, and project goals
• Maintain knowledge of current labor rates, material costs, and market conditions
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and architects to refine project details
• Submit comprehensive bid packages and assist with post-bid activities such as cost tracking and change orders

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered
• 3+ years of HVAC/mechanical estimating experience in the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and installation processes
• Proficiency with estimating software (FAS EST, Bluebeam, or similar) and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a stable, established company with 50+ years in the market
• Work on diverse, high-value construction projects in the Charlotte region
• Enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Professional development opportunities and long-term career growth

JPC-425

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Note, these requirements are in conjunction with the job description but supersede what is written in the ad: Must have 3+ yrs HVAC/mechanical estimating exp. Proficient in estimating software. Relocation - unsure, submit for now

• Submissions Name / Em: Aja & Billy / [email protected];[email protected]

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Name - Preconstruction Estimator - Climate - Systems - JPC-425 - Source

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**New Job Order Alert**

• Client job title: Pre-Construction Estimator

• Location: Charlotte, NC

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On site (primarily in office)

• Experience: 3

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Mechanical Estimator, HVAC Estimator, Construction Estimator – keywords: HVAC, mechanical estimating, cost estimating, Bluebeam, takeoffs, pre-construction, project bids

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: YES

Recruiter Explainer:

This company installs big mechanical systems like HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection in large buildings. A good candidate looks at drawings and project plans, figures out how much everything will cost (materials, labor, subcontractors), and builds estimates for bids. They need to know HVAC systems, how to read blueprints, and use estimating software.