Our client is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Estimator to support commercial HVAC and sheet metal fabrication projects. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of duct fabrication, commercial HVAC systems, and estimating who enjoys collaborating with operations, fabrication, and preconstruction teams to deliver accurate, competitive bids.
You'll play a key role in developing estimates for fabrication and installation, reviewing construction documents, identifying scope gaps, and supporting projects from conceptual design through final bid.
Responsibilities
Prepare detailed sheet metal takeoffs using Trimble or similar estimating software.
Estimate rectangular duct, spiral duct, fittings, specialty materials, and HVAC sheet metal systems.
Develop estimates from complete drawings as well as conceptual designs, narratives, and partial construction documents.
Generate material, fabrication labor, and field installation labor estimates.
Review plans and specifications to identify duct systems, pressure classes, fabrication requirements, and missing scope.
Apply SMACNA standards and industry best practices to estimating and fabrication.
Identify constructability concerns, scope gaps, and value engineering opportunities.
Coordinate with engineering, fabrication, project management, and estimating teams.
Assist in developing competitive project pricing and bid strategies.
Provide technical support throughout the estimating and preconstruction process.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of HVAC or sheet metal industry experience (fabrication experience preferred).
Experience estimating commercial sheet metal and ductwork projects.
Strong knowledge of duct systems, airflow principles, pressure classes, fabrication methods, and sheet metal materials.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and project specifications.
Experience with Trimble or similar estimating/takeoff software preferred.
Familiarity with SMACNA standards.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screening.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience pricing projects from conceptual or incomplete design documents.
Design-assist or conceptual estimating experience.
Ability to interpret early design intent and develop complete project scope.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound estimating assumptions when project information is limited.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with employer contributions
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Stable organization with a collaborative culture and excellent opportunities for long-term career growth
Numbers & Facts
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Background Investigationunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Biddingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Document Setunmatched
Construction Drawingsunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Design Documentunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Employee Assistance Planunmatched
Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
HVACunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Manufacturing Managementunmatched
Metal Manufacturingunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Product Pricingunmatched
Project Designunmatched
Project Developmentunmatched
Project Estimatesunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Value Engineeringunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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