Estimator

. Perform HVAC load calculations and analyze heating, cooling, ventilation, and plumbing requirements .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeAurora • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform HVAC load calculations and analyze heating, cooling, ventilation, and plumbing requirements
Perform equipment sizing and technical selection of HVAC, plumbing, and related mechanical-system equipment
Perform pipe sizing and evaluate preliminary piping configurations, routing, and system requirements
Develop conceptual HVAC and plumbing drawings, mechanical-system layouts, and design-build concepts
Review owner narratives, architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and bid documents
Participate in design-build and design-assist projects by developing mechanical concepts and providing technical engineering input
Review engineer-of-record designs and recommend revisions, alternatives, and value-engineering solutions
Evaluate competing mechanical systems based on performance, constructability, schedule, equipment availability, and cost
Evaluate and recommend equipment and material substitutions
Prepare requests for information and coordinate with project teams, design professionals, suppliers, and subcontractors
Prepare mechanical quantity takeoffs, technical scopes, pricing, cost estimates, and proposals using Trimble AutoBid and Microsoft 365
Prepare scope letters and proposals
Commute to field locations as needed to perform accurate takeoffs

What you’ll need

Minimum 3–8 years of mechanical construction estimating experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
Expertise in plumbing, mechanical piping, and HVAC systems for healthcare, institutional, commercial, or higher-education projects
Strong understanding of mechanical construction bidding processes
Academic knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, HVAC systems, piping systems, equipment selection, and mechanical-system analysis
Familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations
Strong communication skills with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams
Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines
Adaptability to company policies and procedures
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Full working knowledge of Trimble AutoBid
Familiarity with project management and document control software
Experience with construction and financial software packages
Ability to commute to field locations and navigate job sites

Comp & perks