Mechanical Chief Estimator
Are you a proven estimating leader with a deep understanding of HVAC service, maintenance agreements, retrofits, and replacement projects?
An industry-leading mechanical services contractor is looking for a Chief Estimator to lead and grow its HVAC Service Estimating function across Central Florida. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role with a company that has an established service presence, a strong customer base, and a reputation for delivering complex mechanical solutions.
As Chief Estimator, you'll play a key role in driving revenue growth by overseeing budgeting, pricing strategy, proposal development, and estimating operations for service, retrofit, energy, and special projects work.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead all estimating activities for HVAC service, retrofit, replacement, and special projects.
- Develop accurate pricing for equipment replacements, controls upgrades, energy projects, mechanical retrofits, and capital improvements.
- Support service sales and operations teams with budgets, proposals, and technical solutions.
- Review plans, specifications, site surveys, and customer requirements.
- Manage and mentor estimating personnel while helping build scalable estimating processes.
- Evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing to ensure competitive, profitable bids.
- Partner with leadership on forecasting, market strategy, and business growth initiatives.
- Participate in customer meetings and help position the company for negotiated and design-build opportunities.
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of HVAC estimating experience, preferably within a mechanical contractor or HVAC service organization.
- Strong background in service, retrofit, replacement, and special projects estimating.
- Experience pricing chillers, boilers, cooling towers, air handlers, pumps, controls, and related mechanical systems.
- Previous leadership or management experience within estimating or preconstruction.
- Strong financial acumen with a focus on margin management and risk assessment.
- Ability to work closely with service sales teams and operational leaders.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Why Join?
- Take ownership of a large and growing HVAC service estimating operation.
- Work with a long-standing, financially stable mechanical contractor.
- Strong backlog of service, retrofit, and energy projects.
- Leadership visibility and a clear path for long-term career growth.
- Competitive salary, bonus structure, vehicle allowance, and comprehensive benefits package.
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