Estimator HVAC

HVAC Estimator

Location: Southeast FL (serving tri-county area Broward Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties)

About Us

Air Force HVAC has been a trusted name in South Florida for over 5 years delivering reliable residential HVAC service installation and maintenance across Broward Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Our slogan Your Home Our Mission guides everything we do.

We are on track to grow 8x year-over-year at the top line as we expand our technician team client base and service offerings. To achieve this ambitious growth we are seeking a detail-oriented HVAC Estimator to help us price jobs accurately win business and protect margin as we scale.

The HVAC Estimator is a customer-facing role responsible for evaluating job sites scoping HVAC systems and building accurate competitive proposals across residential and light commercial work including VRF VAV and commercial rooftop/split units. This role depends on real field service experience: the estimators ability to catch scope issues anticipate installation challenges and price a job correctly comes directly from having done the work themselves.

Accuracy speed and credibility with customers are non-negotiable in this position.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Proposal Development
Conduct on-site assessments to evaluate scope access and system requirements for installs replacements and repairs
Develop accurate detailed estimates across residential and light commercial systems including VRF VAV rooftop units and commercial split systems
Price jobs using company pricing structures material costs and labor and margin targets
Prepare good better best proposal options tailored to customer needs and budget
Incorporate maintenance agreements indoor air quality solutions and financing options into proposals where applicable

Technical Scope & Field Knowledge
Apply hands-on field service background to accurately identify scope code/permitting considerations and installation challenges before they surface on the job
Review plans specs and load calculations as needed to size systems correctly
Coordinate with the GM dispatch and field technicians to clarify scope questions during install or service
Flag scope creep and prepare change orders for approval

Sales & Customer-Facing Performance
Present proposals directly to customers explaining recommendations in clear honest terms
Build trust and rapport with customers to drive strong close rates and referrals
Follow up on outstanding proposals to move them to close

Systems & Reporting
Maintain accurate complete estimate records job notes and photos in HouseCall Pro
Track conversion rates average ticket and estimate turnaround time
Communicate estimate status and job scope clearly to the GM and field team

Experience & Skills
Minimum 35 years of HVAC estimating experience (more preferred)
MUST have HVAC field service experience both commercial and residential
Strong knowledge of VRF VAV and commercial HVAC systems in addition to residential
Proven ability to build estimates that close and protect margin
Proficient in Jobber and/or HouseCall Pro
Comfortable presenting proposals directly to customers

Highly Preferred
Commercial installation/service background (VRF VAV rooftop units)
Track record of strong close rates as an estimator or in a field sales capacity

Personal Attributes
Detail-oriented and accurate even under deadline pressure
Takes pride in getting the scope and the numbers right the first time
Strong communicator with customers and teammates alike
Reliable accountable and self-directed
Motivated by performance-based compensation

Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $65000 - $85000 (based on experience)
Health Dental and Vision benefits
PTO Sick days
Company vehicle (if applicable)
Strong growth trajectory within a rapidly scaling company