Plumbing/HVAC Estimator

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Trueline

Plumbing/HVAC Estimator

New Britain, CT
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Trueline is seeking an HVAC/Plumbing Estimator to join their team in New Britain, CT. This estimator will focus on complex systems for hospitals, laboratories, and university buildings, including high-profile projects like those at Yale University.

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    What You'll Do as the HVAC/Plumbing Estimator:**

    • Develop detailed estimates for HVAC and plumbing scopes across hospitals, labs, and academic facilities
    • Interpret blueprints, specifications, and bid documents to prepare accurate material and labor takeoffs
    • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients during the preconstruction process
    • Conduct site visits and coordinate with subcontractors and vendors for pricing
    • Assist in value engineering and project phasing strategies
    • Work as part of a close-knit preconstruction team supporting high-volume institutional work

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    Must-Haves as the HVAC/Plumbing Estimator:**

    • At least 3 years of estimating experience in mechanical (HVAC and/or plumbing) construction
    • Based within a 20-mile radius of New Britain, CT
    • Strong work ethic and commitment to long-term career growth
    • Familiarity with estimating software, takeoff tools, and Microsoft Excel

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    Nice-To-Haves as the HVAC/Plumbing Estimator:**

    • 5–15 years of mechanical estimating experience
    • Prior work with unionized field teams
    • Experience estimating large institutional projects (e.g., hospitals, labs, university buildings)

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    This Role Offers:**

    • Tight-knit and stable company culture with long-term employees and consistent growth
    • Opportunity to work on marquee projects in healthcare and higher education
    • Office-based role (not field or travel heavy) with 12-person office staff and 80+ union tradespeople in the field
    • High visibility within the company and clear opportunity for advancement
    • A company that values loyalty, hard work, and expertise in the craft

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    Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We want smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law._