HVAC/Plumbing Chief Estimator

At Corvant, we provide specialty HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical services to mission‑critical commercial and industrial environments. Our teams support essential facilities across data centers, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and education.

Chief Estimator is responsible for the creation of budgets and estimates. The role oversees the estimating process for all projects bid and awarded, establishes standardized procedures, methods, and processes for estimating, and trains estimating resources.

Reviews project plans and specifications and coordinates with the team to confirm complete scope.

Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude.

Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information & pricing.

Performs and/or manages the quantity survey and pricing effort for internal budgets.

Reviews general conditions, schedule, scopes of work and site logistics and other exhibits as prepared by Operations.

Ensures the flow of project information is maintained and documented.

Reviews and/or manages the review and scoping of specialty contractor bids.

Maintains and communicates data on construction and material cost trends affecting project costs.

Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.

Actively participates in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.

Participate in the transfer of information on successful projects including the Job Kick‑off Meeting.

Participate in periodic reviews and visits to projects as appropriate.

Proficient with all computer software programs used in estimating.

Strong mathematical and computer skills. Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

Ability to breakdown construction operations into a logical sequence of activities.

Willingness to travel.

High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Administration preferred.

Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, fostering growth and opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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