HVAC Estimator
Location: Long Island City, NYType of Role: Permanent
Work Schedule: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Review mechanical drawings, specifications, bid documents, and addenda for NYC commercial projects.
- Perform detailed takeoffs for HVAC equipment, ductwork, piping, controls, insulation, and related materials.
- Estimate labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, and other project expenses.
- Request, compare, and level quotes from equipment suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Identify scope gaps, exclusions, design conflicts, constructability concerns, and bid risks.
- Prepare RFIs, bid clarifications, qualifications, and organized estimate packages.
- Support value engineering and evaluate alternate equipment, systems, and installation approaches.
- Manage several bid opportunities and deadlines while coordinating estimate handoffs with project managers and operations.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of estimating experience with a commercial HVAC or mechanical contractor.
- Experience pricing NYC commercial work such as tenant fit-outs, interior renovations, occupied-building upgrades, and mechanical system replacements.
- Strong working knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, including air-handling equipment, ductwork, hydronic and refrigerant piping, and controls.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, schedules, and bid requirements.
- Experience with quantity takeoffs, labor pricing, vendor quotes, and competitive bid preparation.
- Proficiency with Bluebeam, Excel, and estimating or takeoff software.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to communicate clearly with project teams, general contractors, and suppliers.
Preferred Experience
- Plan-and-spec and negotiated commercial projects.
- NYC construction bidding and coordination with general contractors and construction managers.
- Experience taking projects from estimate through turnover to project management.
Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience, with benefits.