Our client is a well-established and growing commercial mechanical contractor serving Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and the surrounding Gulf Coast region. They are seeking an experienced Commercial HVAC Professional to join their team and support a diverse portfolio of about 75% of commercial clients and 25% residential.

The company has built a diverse HVAC business encompassing commercial construction, luxury high-rise condominiums, commercial interior renovations, rooftop equipment replacement, residential replacement, and commercial and residential service.

This position is for an estimator who understands the HVAC business from the ground up and can take ownership of the estimating and bidding process from initial plan review through final proposal.

The ideal candidate is not simply someone who can perform takeoffs. They are looking for an Estimator who understands how to win profitable work.

Some of the Responsibilities are:

Prepare complete and accurate HVAC estimates for commercial construction, renovation, replacement, and mechanical projects.
Perform detailed takeoffs from architectural and mechanical drawings, specifications, addenda, and bid documents.
Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other project costs.
Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
Identify scope gaps, exclusions, alternates, allowances, and potential project risks.
Prepare competitive bids while maintaining appropriate margins and profitability.
Review plans and specifications for constructability and potential cost-saving opportunities.
Prepare detailed proposals and clearly define project scope.
Manage multiple estimates and bid deadlines simultaneously.
Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, scope reviews, and bid negotiations.
Work closely with ownership, operations, project management, purchasing, and field personnel.

Required Experience:

Extensive HVAC estimating and bidding experience is required.
Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC construction, equipment replacement, renovation, and mechanical systems.
Demonstrated ability to estimate projects from plans and specifications with minimal supervision.
Thorough understanding of HVAC equipment, ductwork, piping, controls, labor requirements, and installation methods.
Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents.
Excellent mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple bids and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong negotiating and communication skills.
Detail-oriented while maintaining the ability to see the overall financial and operational requirements of a project.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Experience with Procore and ServiceTitan Construction is strongly preferred.

You should be proficient in:

HVAC
Customer Service
HVAC/R Systems
Refrigeration Systems
Refrigerants
Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
Electrical Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
HVAC Service & Installation
HVAC Maintenance
HVAC Troubleshooting
HVAC Repair
Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

HVAC Systems
Refrigeration/Cooling Systems
Voltage Detector
Multimeter
Power Tools