Commercial HVAC Estimator
Commercial HVAC Estimator
L5
Occupations
Cost EstimatorsConstruction ManagersHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersIndustries
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning ContractorsOther Building Equipment ContractorsAll Other Specialty Trade Contractors- Commission on gross margin with real, uncapped upside - strong producers can double their base
- Backed by a multi-state platform actively investing in growth, systems, and talent
- Autonomy to build client relationships and shape how you win business
- Flexible compensation structure built around what matters to you - higher base or higher commission ceiling
- A tenured, technical team that's hungry for a strong peer, not a competitor
- Perform independent quantity takeoffs and build complete estimates for commercial HVAC projects, including equipment, ductwork, piping, controls, and labor
- Estimate complex mechanical systems, including boilers, chillers, air handling, and related central plant equipment, with accurate scope, pricing, and clarifications
- Review plans and specifications, identify scope gaps and risks, and issue bid clarifications to general contractors and owners
- Obtain and level equipment, subcontractor, and supplier quotes, and build competitive proposals that protect margin
- Respond to questions from existing general contractor customers and support proposal reviews, scope walk-throughs, and bid-day follow-up
- Where the opportunity calls for it, help shape design-build solutions from concept through proposal alongside the technical team
- Hand off won projects to the project management and field team with a clear scope, budget, and assumptions
- Maintain an organized bid log and report on bid volume, turnaround time, hit rate, and margin on awarded work
- Partner with the other Commercial Project Developer and the owner-direct sales lead so that bid coverage is consistent and nothing falls through the cracks
- Stay current on equipment pricing, material costs, and local commercial construction activity that affect estimating assumptions What Success Looks Like
- First 30 to 60 days: ramped up on the company's estimating standards, systems, and open bid list, with early takeoffs reviewed alongside the existing Commercial Project Developer
- First 90 days: independently producing accurate takeoffs and estimates on mid-size and complex projects, with consistent turnaround on bid deadlines
- 6 to 12 months: a steady flow of competitive, profitable bids with strong accuracy on awarded work, and trust from GCs and internal teams as a go-to technical estimator
- Ongoing: building relationships and surfacing new opportunities where your background allows, as a bonus on top of a strong estimating foundation What You Bring: Must-Haves
- Comprehensive commercial HVAC estimating experience, not just basic or light-commercial exposure (rooftop units and residential-style systems alone do not qualify)
- Ability to independently perform takeoffs and accurately estimate all types of commercial HVAC projects, including complex systems with boilers, chillers, and other mechanical equipment
- Strong command of estimating software, pricing resources, and the quote-leveling process
- Clear communication with general contractors, internal project teams, and suppliers
- Comfort working in a non-union commercial HVAC environment What You Bring: Nice-to-Haves
- Existing relationships with general contractors or property owners in the Southeast Michigan market
- Design-build estimating or project ownership experience
Level
SeniorL5
Location
Taylor, MI
Occupation
Cost Estimators
Industry
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Posted
3 days ago
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