HVAC Estimator

Location: Dallas–Fort Worth, TX

Schedule: Monday - Friday (remote option available for the right candidate)

Pay Rate: $65,000–$90,000+ base salary + plus commission eligibility on closed projects

Overview

• Review commercial construction plans and specifications for HVAC scope
• Perform and/or review takeoffs (using an outside takeoff service on some jobs, and their own on others)
• Select HVAC equipment and specialty air-movement products using manufacturer selection tools
• Build quotes, estimates, bids, and proposal packages — supporting Outside Sales Engineers directly, eventually as a dedicated partner to two or three of them
• Spot value-engineering opportunities and provide pricing/product guidance
• Manage multiple concurrent bid deadlines without dropping a ball
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams on order entry, documentation, and project administration
• Work primarily in Bluebeam and On-Screen Takeoff for plan review and takeoffs, Microsoft Office day to day, and manufacturer pricing/equipment-selection tools, with the team transitioning toward a dedicated rep order management platform.
• Most of the current project mix is hotels and schools — the highest-volume estimators on this team complete upwards of 150+ bids a month, on projects that typically run $50,000–$120,000+.

Compensation & Perks

• $70,000 for candidates with 2–3 years of true HVAC estimating experience
• $85,000–$90,000 for candidates with 3–5 years of experience
• $90,000+ for candidates with 5+ years — strong outliers with the right background may be considered above range
• Commission eligibility on closed projects starting at 90 days (percentage-based structure)
• Remote schedule available for the right candidate -- this is an office-based role, no travel required
• Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield with three plan options, including PPO and HSA
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with automatic enrollment at 90 days and a 4% employer match after one year
• PTO & 8 paid holidays, including the Friday after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve

Requirements

• 3–5 years of true HVAC estimating experience for the experienced-level opening (candidates with 1+ years may be considered for a junior/developing track)
• Commercial HVAC or mechanical construction background required
• Comfortable performing takeoffs and reviewing plans and specifications
• Working knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems
• Strong math, analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
• Able to independently manage multiple concurrent bid deadlines
• High school diploma or GED required; additional HVAC, construction, or technical training preferred; college degree not required
• Experience with Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, and Microsoft Office
• Nice to have: manufacturer's representative experience, specialty/air-movement product background, hotel and school project experience, and familiarity with order processing or project-administration workflows
• Open to candidates titled HVAC Estimator, Mechanical Estimator, or Construction Estimator with substantial HVAC experience

Successful completion of a background check and drug screening (including cannabis) is required.

This is not a remote position — this role is primarily on-site, with limited remote flexibility available after 90 days as outlined above. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Our client is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.