Senior HVAC Mechanical Estimator | Charlotte, Raleigh, Charleston Openings- All Growth!

Know your way around a set of mechanical plans? Love finding the scope gap everyone else missed? Come build something bigger.

I’m recruiting a Senior HVAC Mechanical Estimator for one of the Southeast’s leading commercial mechanical contractors. This is a growing company with a genuinely great culture, experienced people to collaborate with, and leadership that wants its estimators involved in the decisions—not just the takeoffs.

You’ll work alongside the Director of Preconstruction and company leadership to decide which projects to pursue. From there, you’ll help shape the bid, build the estimate, work through solutions with the project team, and mentor other estimators.

What makes this opportunity exciting:

• $90,000–$135,000 base salary, plus a 10% bonus opportunity- Based on experience level- Lead to Chief
• Willing to give a nice sign on bonus
• A respected, growing contractor with a collaborative culture
• Direct involvement in bid/no-bid decisions and preconstruction strategy
• The opportunity to lead and mentor other estimators
• Commercial projects where your HVAC knowledge and judgment matter
• Medical- FULLY Paid and the best coverage you kind find!
• 401(k) with employer match
• Company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and additional benefit options

What you’ll do: Develop detailed estimates covering labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other project costs. You’ll perform HVAC takeoffs across hydronic and air-side systems; build budgets from early narratives through construction documents; review vendor and subcontractor proposals; develop scopes and bid packages; coordinate equipment and controls pricing; and work with project managers to resolve scope issues and set projects up for success.

You’ll be a strong match if you have 4–10+ years in the HVAC industry, substantial commercial mechanical estimating experience, the ability to read drawings and specifications, and the confidence to guide others while managing multiple bids.

More of a plumbing or sheet metal estimator? Check out the other roles on my website. Interested in preconstruction sales or project management? I’m recruiting for those paths, too.

Feel free to apply or reach out and let’s connect—even if this exact position isn’t quite right. Not all of my roles are posted, and I’d love to hear what you want next.