The Senior Estimator is a highly experienced member of the Installation Estimating team responsible for leading complex commercial HVAC estimating activities and developing accurate, competitive, and profitable project proposals throughout the NY Tri-State area.
Responsibilities
Lead the estimating process for complex and high-value commercial HVAC installation projects.
Review and interpret complex mechanical drawings, specifications, schedules, architectural documents, and customer scopes.
Perform and oversee detailed material, labor, equipment, ductwork, piping, and subcontractor takeoffs.
Develop comprehensive estimates, budgets, assumptions, exclusions, and proposal documents.
Analyze vendor and subcontractor quotations and negotiate pricing when appropriate.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Technical or college education preferred
Nice to have: 5 years of commercial HVAC estimating experience
Nice to have: Previous experience mentoring or supporting junior estimating personnel
Serve as the most senior technical voice on cost analysis within the Air Dominance Division, shaping analytical approaches and setting methodology standards for large, complex aerospace programs.
Shape the analytical approach to the business unit's most significant pursuits, from pre-RFP positioning through final recommendation
Set methodology and analytical standards across cost modeling, sensitivity analysis, risk-adjusted positioning, and competitive benchmarking
Lead executive-level reviews of analytical work, and be the senior Pricing and Estimating voice in the room with capture, program, and finance leadership
Present analyses at division, sector, and corporate reviews; brief senior executives on the reasoning behind significant cost positions
Partner with the negotiation team through customer discussions, contributing the depth of analytical understanding that supports shared clarity on how a number was built
