Senior Estimator – Commercial HVAC

EMCOR Group, Inc.

. Provide technical assistance and support to the sales department throughout the preconstruction and pre-sales process .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeSan Leandro • California • United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering and Estimating with a focus on HVAC design and construction management. Proficient in regulatory compliance, project scheduling, and the preparation of accurate estimates and proposals for mechanical retrofit projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Engineering Degree10+ Years Estimating ExperienceHVAC Design and Building ConstructionKnowledge of California Mechanical CodeProficient in Microsoft Excel

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Hard Skills

EstimatingProject SchedulingValue AnalysisMaterial TakeoffsConstruction Document ReviewBudget PreparationRegulatory ComplianceMechanical Retrofit KnowledgeEngineering SolutionsCost Calculation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCustomer CollaborationTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft Word

Industry Keywords

HVAC RetrofitCommercial BuildingsEnergy ProjectsConstruction ManagementMechanical ConstructionRFQ & RFP ProcessCode ComplianceData CentersK-14Universities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical assistance and support to the sales department throughout the preconstruction and pre-sales process
Participate in job walks
Develop design-and-build scopes
Write proposals and prepare budgets and estimates
Prepare project schedules and conduct value analysis
Ensure regulatory compliance
Perform material takeoffs and calculate labor hours for HVAC retrofit, major service repair, piping, and sheet metal projects
Review construction documents and prepare sketches for proposed retrofit solutions
Prepare accurate and complete final estimate packages before formal proposal submission
Gather estimating information from account managers, end users, engineering and estimating teams, vendors, and other sources
Interpret field conditions and determine project direction and costs for large-scale mechanical retrofit projects without drawings, plans, or specifications
Submit written scopes of work, project schedules, engineering solutions, conceptual estimates, project delivery methods, and construction economic and accounting information
Generate complete and accurate sales and Excel spreadsheets compliant with Title 24
Perform constructability and code compliance reviews and document and communicate risks
Apply knowledge of the California Mechanical Code and local municipal codes
Compile qualifications, clarifications, exclusions, and budget assumptions for clients
Prepare replacement equipment, sheet metal, piping, and labor estimates
Obtain scopes of work and pricing from subcontractors and suppliers
Assist with pricing change orders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience
10+ years of Estimating, Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Management experience required
4+ years’ experience with HVAC design and building construction
Knowledge of the practical application of mechanical engineering, including redline-designs, design techniques, plans and specifications and the RFQ & RFP process for the budgeting and bidding of retrofit projects
Thorough knowledge of the mechanical retrofitting of commercial buildings, hospitals, data centers, K-14, and universities, including energy projects that involve integration, DDC, engineering, commissioning, M&V, and energy analysis
Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the mechanical retrofit of commercial buildings
Competent technical knowledge of the construction means and methods of mechanical construction, including retrofit projects, budgeting, engineering redline designs, scheduling, phasing, and planning
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and control all aspects of the bidding process
Ability to work with customers to find mutually satisfactory solutions to complex issues
Ability to work with management and various skilled and unskilled salespeople, professional, administrative, and industry personnel
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
College Coach
Employee assistance program
Competitive salary and benefits package