Commercial HVAC Estimator

General Purpose

The Commercial HVAC Estimator/Preconstruction Manager leads the technical and commercial development of PACS projects prior to proposal issuance. This role partners with sales engineering and estimating to ensure opportunities are feasible technically sound and aligned with Pure Airs restoration methodology. The position serves as the internal gatekeeper for scope budget and riskprotecting client experience and national account integrity particularly within healthcare and institutional programs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Opportunity Evaluation & Qualification

• Conduct first technical review of all sales and national account opportunities
• Assess:
  • Technical feasibility
  • Strategic alignment
  • Budget realism
  • Operational fit
• Determine delivery approach:
  • Restoration
  • Retrofit
  • Replacement
  • Decline/reposition

Scope Development

• Develop clear defensible AHU restoration scopes including:
  • Coil replacement
  • Fan array retrofits
  • Protective coatings
  • Structural repairs
  • Drain pans
  • Filtration & IAQ improvements
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure bestpractice restoration standards

Preconstruction Budgeting

• Prepare conceptual budgets and ROM estimates
• Validate assumptions related to:
  • Access and phasing
  • Infection control (healthcare)
  • Operational impacts
  • Mechanical system integration

Estimating Coordination

• Bridge sales and estimating by providing:
  • Complete scopes and assumptions
  • Site documentation
  • Bid strategy guidance
• Prevent underdeveloped opportunities from entering estimating

Proposal Risk Management

• Review proposals and budget letters for:
  • Scope accuracy
  • Realistic budgets
  • Proper exclusions
  • Constructability

Client & Consultant Engagement

• Participate in early discussions with:
  • Facility leaders
  • Consulting engineers
  • Construction managers
  • National account stakeholders
• Position PACS as a technical authority in HVAC restoration

Programmatic Account Support

• Support national programs across:
  • Healthcare
  • Universities labs and research facilities
  • Automotive manufacturers
  • Financial services
• Ensure alignment with program contracting frameworks

Continuous Improvement

• Develop standardized preconstruction workflows and intake processes
• Implement tools to improve:
  • Scope clarity
  • Proposal accuracy
  • Estimating efficiency
  • Client confidence

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills preferred
• Programming experience (VBA C# etc.) preferred
• Experience with cloud platforms (Procore e-Builder iAuditor etc.) preferred
• Ability to travel up to 50%