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Compensation: $100K-$125K DOE

Location:   Tukwila, WA

Our client is a leading full-service mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor, known for their superior services and maintenance, innovative building automation, and exemplary design builds. They offer an excellent salary and benefits package, including 100% coverage of medical/vision/dental and prescription premiums for employees, a company-matching 401K program, and paid holidays/time off. The role of HVAC Estimator with our client is a pivotal one, with the incumbent playing a key role in winning jobs and setting project budgets.

In this role, the HVAC Estimator will take ownership of cost-estimating HVAC systems (units, ducts, piping, controls, etc.), from the early stages of walk-throughs to the final bid submission. Your estimates will help the team scope the work, evaluate options, and set the stage for successful project delivery.

HVAC Estimator Job Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specifications, design-build documents and work with the sales team to understand project scope, phasing, constraints, and client expectations
• Perform take-offs for HVAC systems: sheet metal, ductwork, piping (chilled/hot water, refrigerant, etc.), equipment, controls, labor, and subcontractor scopes
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes for equipment and material, maintain unit cost databases, and track historical estimating data
• Produce detailed cost estimates and bid packages—including labor, materials, equipment, overhead, allowances, contingency, and mark-up
• Attend job walks / pre-bid meetings and site surveys to capture job-specific conditions, constraints, and build-ability issues
• Collaborate with project management, design team, and operations to verify constructability, schedule impacts, change order potential, and ensure budget alignment
• Maintain and update estimating logs, project cost history, and data for continuous improvement of estimate accuracy
• Provide value-engineering suggestions when appropriate: alternative materials, system layouts, labor efficiencies
• Support change order estimating and budget monitoring post-award when required

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years estimating experience in commercial/industrial HVAC systems (or mechanical contracting)
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and mechanical system plans
• Demonstrated experience performing HVAC take-offs and developing full system cost estimates (equipment, duct/piping, labor)
• Proficiency with estimating software (or willingness to learn) and Microsoft Office (especially Excel), familiarity with industry unit-cost databases is a plus
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, strong verbal and written communication
• Self-motivated, able to manage multiple bids/projects concurrently under deadlines
• Ability to perform site visits if required. (Travel to job-walks, vendor visits, etc.)
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field—or equivalent combination of education + experience
• Preferred: Prior background in HVAC field (installer, service tech, foreman) is a plus (helps with understanding real-world labor/materials)
• Preferred: Plumbing estimating experience is a plus

If you meet the above qualifications and are ready to take your career to the next level with a leading company in the industry, we encourage you to apply today!

To apply, submit your application below, send your resume to careers@careerpathsnw.com, or call 425.968.9000.

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