Commercial HVAC Estimator
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Commercial HVAC estimator preparing detailed takeoffs and bids for a Washington-based mechanical contractor. Remote collaboration with the owner during Pacific Time business hours.
Responsibilities:
- Review construction drawings and specifications for commercial HVAC projects
- Perform detailed material takeoffs using blueprints, construction drawings, and technical specifications
- Read, interpret, and analyze mechanical plans, equipment schedules, and project documentation
- Estimate quantities for ductwork, equipment, piping, fittings, insulation, accessories, and other system components
- Prepare accurate cost estimates for commercial bid submissions
- Calculate material quantities, labor requirements, equipment costs, and other project expenses
- Review project specifications and U.S. construction standards to ensure estimates reflect the required scope
- Identify scope gaps, conflicting information, missing details, and potential cost risks
- Document estimating assumptions, exclusions, and items requiring clarification
- Coordinate with the business owner and stakeholders regarding scope, pricing, and bid strategy
- Review estimates for accuracy, completeness, and consistency before submission
- Work within the company's existing estimating systems, tools, and workflows
- Produce accurate, complete, and well-documented estimates while proactively identifying pricing risks
Requirements:
- 10+ years of estimating experience, with substantial hands-on experience specifically in commercial HVAC estimating
- Proven experience estimating commercial HVAC projects for contractors or commercial mechanical firms
- Strong ability to interpret commercial construction drawings, mechanical plans, equipment schedules, and technical specifications
- Demonstrated experience performing HVAC material takeoffs and preparing cost estimates independently
- Working knowledge of U.S. commercial construction standards, applicable mechanical codes, and project specifications
- Understanding of HVAC materials, installation methods, labor estimating, and commercial bid preparation
- Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Trimble, or comparable tools
- Strong English communication skills
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a remote environment
- Availability to work full-time during Pacific Time business hours
- Willingness to complete a practical technical assessment during the interview process
- Residential estimating or general mechanical estimating experience alone does not meet the requirements
- Preferred: previous experience with U.S.-based commercial HVAC contractors or mechanical subcontractors
- Preferred: experience with offices, retail facilities, warehouses, or other commercial buildings
- Preferred: experience with WSP or similar organizations, provided the candidate has direct HVAC estimating experience
- Preferred: familiarity with HVAC estimating workflows, vendor quotations, labor units, and bid documentation
- Preferred: ability to provide redacted samples of previous HVAC takeoffs or estimates
Benefits:
- Remote work arrangement
- Full-time schedule
- Independent contractor flexibility
- Freedom and flexibility to manage work on your own terms
- Pacific Time business-hours schedule
- Note: as an independent contractor, responsible for own equipment, taxes, and benefits
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