Sheet Metal Estimator

Sheet Metal Estimator – West Coast Leading Subcontractor – HVAC/Ductwork

Based in Southern California, this privately held HVAC sheet‑metal manufacturer produces ductwork and fittings, supporting mechanical contractors across the Western U.S. With multiple fabrication lines and advanced tooling, we provide quick‑turn stock and around‑the‑clock deliveries for project work.

This role is hosted by Jamal Elkhateib.

Salary: $20 – $25 per hour.

• Own the fundamentals of takeoff on ductwork and accessories: read plans/specs, quantify materials & labor, and build clean estimate worksheets.
• Contribute to live bids, with senior estimator review and assistance in preparing scopes, alternates, and inclusions/exclusions.
• Partner with fabrication, PM, and field to validate production hours and logistics so estimates reflect how work gets built.
• Use modern tools (Bluebeam + Excel; exposure to leading sheet‑metal estimating platforms – training provided).

• Fabrication‑first estimating: how shop standards, production rates, and installation logistics drive cost.
• How big projects move: RFIs, VE options, and bid‑day strategy with GCs/owners.
• Data hygiene & speed: templates and assemblies that make your numbers trusted by operations.

Competitive pay + 100 % paid benefits: full package including PTO and 401(k) with 4 % match.

Advance from Estimator I → Estimator II → Senior Estimator, with options to specialize (healthcare/DSA/campus), mentor interns, or pivot into precon or PM.

• 0–2 years in construction (internships, shop/field time, design/drafting, or estimating) or a related degree/certificate (CM, ME/MEP, drafting, welding/fab).
• Curiosity about how things are made; you reverse‑engineer drawings and like tightening assumptions.
• Beginner proficiency with Bluebeam and Excel; exposure to any MEP/sheet‑metal estimating tool is a plus.
• Clear, concise communication – and you’re not afraid to ask “why.”

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