Estimator, Commercial HVAC

Responsibilities

• Carry out site assessments to evaluate existing mechanical systems and propose replacement or upgrade options.
• Create detailed scopes of work, budgets, and cost estimates for HVAC projects, including equipment, materials, and labor.
• Collaborate with sales, service, and project teams to define project requirements and ensure cost and scope alignment.
• Provide conceptual design guidance for new system installations where no drawings exist.
• Analyze alternative solutions for customers seeking performance or efficiency upgrades.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain pricing and validate equipment selections.
• Support proposal development by preparing scope narratives and clarifying inclusions/exclusions.
• Work with operations to confirm constructability and resource requirements.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in commercial HVAC estimating, design-build, or project management.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC equipment such as RTUs, AHUs, chillers, boilers, pumps, VAVs, controls, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to develop estimates from site walks with limited design information.
• Experience with retrofit, renovation, and replacement projects (beyond just new construction).
• Understanding of mechanical installation sequencing, rigging, and logistics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, and/or estimating software.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $120,000 – $140,000 annually. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.