Junior Commercial HVAC Estimator
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Job Location:
Winter Garden, FL - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 25 - 36
Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 35 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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Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America) is the association of HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, building performance) contractors.
