Commercial HVAC Estimator

Location & Employment Type

Atlanta, GA or Cartersville, GA – Full‑Time

About the Role

Flow Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Commercial HVAC Estimator to join its growing commercial mechanical team. The company specializes in commercial and industrial HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems throughout the Atlanta area, handling equipment replacements, system upgrades, large‑scale mechanical renovations, and energy optimization projects. This position offers the chance to work on challenging commercial projects with clear pathways to senior estimating, project management, or preconstruction leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for commercial HVAC and mechanical construction projects by reviewing construction drawings, project specifications, and bid documents.
• Perform detailed material and labor takeoffs, develop project budgets, solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing, and prepare customer proposals.
• Ensure estimates accurately reflect project scope and company objectives.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, vendors, suppliers, and company leadership throughout the estimating process.
• Support awarded projects through submittals, requests for information (RFIs), procurement coordination, job‑cost tracking, and project documentation.
• Occasionally visit project sites for pre‑bid meetings, field verification, and coordination with customers and project teams.
• Contribute directly to the successful planning, execution, and profitability of commercial HVAC and mechanical projects.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of commercial HVAC or mechanical estimating experience.
• Strong understanding of commercial mechanical systems, construction practices, labor productivity, material costs, and competitive bidding strategies.
• Proven ability to read construction drawings, interpret specifications, perform digital takeoffs, and prepare detailed project estimates.
• Familiarity with estimating software such as FastEST, QuoteSoft, Trimble, Bluebeam, or similar platforms (highly preferred).
• Organized, analytical, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple bids while maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build productive relationships with vendors, subcontractors, project managers, and customers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting projects through preconstruction, procurement, subcontractor buyout, scheduling, project coordination, or job‑cost tracking.
• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not required for candidates with significant industry experience).

Benefits

• 100% employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
• Family coverage options available.
• 401(k) with a 6% company match.
• 10 days of paid time off starting immediately, with no blackout periods.
• Five paid sick days.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Company laptop and cell phone.
• Boot allowance.
• Uniform allowance.

Pay

$32.00‑$40.00 per hour, based on experience.

Schedule

Monday – Friday.