Commercial Estimator

• Location 1877 Air Lane Drive,Nashville, TN, 37210,United States
• Employee Type Full-Time

Description

We are seeking an experienced Commercial HVAC Project Estimator to support our growing commercial HVAC sales organization.

This individual will work closely with our Commercial Account Managers (CAMs), operations leadership, and installation teams to develop accurate, competitive estimates for commercial HVAC equipment replacements and mechanical projects. This role will support the growth of our commercial HVAC sales organization by delivering timely, accurate, and competitive estimates for equipment replacements and mechanical projects of all sizes.

Projects will range from individual rooftop unit replacements to large, complex mechanical projects involving chillers, boilers, cooling towers, air handling units, and complete HVAC system replacements.

The ideal candidate has a strong commercial HVAC background, understands installation labor and material requirements, and can independently evaluate job sites to develop detailed scopes of work and accurate project estimates.

This is a hands-on estimating position requiring strong technical knowledge, field experience, and the ability to support a high-performing commercial HVAC sales organization.

We are looking for someone who is technically knowledgeable, organized, responsive, and capable of supporting a fast-paced sales organization.

Preferred Candidate Background

We encourage candidates with experience in the following positions to apply

• Commercial HVAC Project Manager
• Senior Commercial HVAC Technician with project estimating experience

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who

• Has extensive commercial HVAC and mechanical system knowledge.
• Can estimate both straightforward equipment replacements and complex, large-scale mechanical projects.
• Can independently walk a mechanical room, rooftop, or commercial facility and determine what is required to replace equipment.
• Understands labor requirements, materials, piping, ductwork, controls, rigging, and installation challenges.
• Can read mechanical drawings and develop comprehensive project estimates.
• Understands project profitability and the importance of accurate labor estimates.
• Can manage multiple projects and meet estimating deadlines.
• Is responsive and understands the importance of getting estimates back to the sales team quickly.
• Takes ownership of estimates and ensures accuracy.
• Works effectively with salespeople, vendors, subcontractors, and operations leadership.

Requirements

• Develop detailed estimates for small, medium, and large commercial HVAC replacement projects.
• Estimate projects ranging from individual equipment changeouts to complex, multimillion-dollar mechanical replacements.
• Perform site visits alongside CAMs to evaluate existing equipment and installation requirements.
• Accurately estimate labor hours, materials, equipment, subcontractors, cranes, rigging, and other project expenses.
• Review mechanical drawings, equipment specifications, site photos, and existing building conditions.
• Estimate replacements involving rooftop units, split systems, air handling units, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and other commercial HVAC equipment.
• Evaluate piping modifications, ductwork, electrical requirements, controls integration, and structural considerations.
• Identify installation challenges involving equipment access, cranes, rigging, shutdowns, and occupied-building conditions.
• Develop comprehensive scopes of work and material takeoffs.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing.
• Ensure estimates are accurate, complete, and aligned with company profitability expectations.
• Work directly with CAMs to develop pricing and scopes for commercial HVAC replacement opportunities.
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