Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
The Junior Commercial HVAC Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for commercial HVAC projects including plan/spec, design-build, and negotiated work. This role analyzes blueprints, specifications, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, material, and labor estimates. The estimator works closely with project managers, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure competitive and profitable bids while maintaining company standards and project requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Review project plans, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope and requirements.
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for HVAC systems including ductwork, piping, equipment, controls, and accessories.
- Prepare comprehensive cost estimates including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and overhead.
- Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes to ensure accurate pricing and competitive bids.
- Attend pre-bid meetings, job walks, and project review meetings when required.
- Identify potential risks, constructability issues, and cost-saving opportunities during the estimating process.
- Prepare and submit bid proposals in accordance with project deadlines.
- Collaborate with project managers and operations teams during project turnover to ensure a smooth transition from estimating to construction.
- Maintain relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and general contractors.
- Maintain organized records of estimates, bids, and project documentation.
- Monitor market conditions, labor trends, and material pricing that may impact project costs.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in commercial HVAC estimating or related construction estimating experience.
- Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, including ductwork, piping, chillers, RTUs, VRF systems, and controls.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Experience with estimating software (such as Trimble, FastPIPE, FastDUCT, Bluebeam, or similar).
- Proficiency in Google Sheets
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple bids and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Compensation: $25.00 - $36.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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When considering a position in HVAC you are considering a career path that grants you the opportunity to find a job today. The demand for skilled tradespeople continues to grow across the USA.
More Than Just a Career.
HVACR supports all aspects of modern life. By working in HVACR you are helping to ensure food, medicine, and comfort are maintained. A career in HVACR allows you to make a difference.
Opportunity for Career Advancement.
Choosing a career in the HVAC industry presents you with an exciting professional path that promises job security and excellent earnings potential.
Excellent Pay.
HVACR professionals make an average of $47,000 per year. This is as much as many college graduates make, without the burden of debt, or the stress of having to deal with an oversaturated job market.
The Future Is Bright:
Job growth for caregivers is projected to increase by 26% through 2024, compared to just 6.5% on average for all occupations. The HVACR industry is projected to have nearly 115,000 job openings by 2026. Our industry is growing much faster than many other fields and provides stable long-term jobs.
New Technologies.
HVACR offers opportunities to work in high-tech, innovative fields. New HVACR is being designed to be more environmentally friendly by using less energy and less polluting chemicals.
Variety of Career Paths.
HVAC technicians work with everything from pipes to electrical systems, so it's more varied than other trades. Start out as a technician in the HVAC industry and you could move on to become a service manager, move into sales, morph into building maintenance, or start your own HVAC business.

