Commercial HVAC Project Executive / Sales Estimator
About The Position
A well-established commercial HVAC contractor serving the Pacific Northwest is hiring a Commercial HVAC Project Executive / Sales Estimator to lead its tenant improvement (TI) and special projects division. This technically driven, hands-on position combines business development, HVAC engineering and estimating, customer engagement, and post-sale project coordination. The role is suited to someone with an engineering background who can independently develop HVAC concepts, prepare drawings, estimate projects, and guide customers from initial prospect through project completion and commissioning. Projects are 100% air-side and range from $25,000 to $3 million. The work focuses on tenant improvements, retrofits, and small-to-mid-sized special projects rather than large ground-up construction. This is a new business development role with established customer relationships to build on. The company describes itself as a stable, tight-knit team with long-standing relationships across the Arlington-to-Olympia corridor.
Requirements
- Engineering background required; Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience in commercial HVAC tenant improvement, retrofit, or special projects.
- Strong working knowledge of commercial HVAC systems.
- Ability to independently prepare HVAC plans and drawings.
- Experience in design-build or technical sales environments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel, and Microsoft Windows.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Bluebeam.
- Ability to read and create construction documents.
- Working knowledge of HVAC load calculations and basic system design.
Nice To Haves
- Revit experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop and grow tenant improvement and special project opportunities with existing and new commercial clients.
- Serve as the technical and sales lead for tenant improvement projects from concept through close-out.
- Meet with building owners, property managers, general contractors, and tenants to identify and advance project opportunities.
- Leverage existing relationships and build new referral sources with contractors and industry partners.
- Act as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle.
- Independently develop HVAC system layouts, concepts, and solutions tailored to each project.
- Conduct job site walks, field measurements, and as-built verification.
- Prepare HVAC drawings, plans, and markups using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar tools.
- Define project scope, equipment selections, and the overall system approach.
- Create project estimates using Excel-based estimating tools.
- Prepare and present customer proposals.
- Coordinate manpower requirements with the operations team after a sale.
- Assist with permit applications and plan submittal requirements.
- Prepare and distribute submittal packages.
- Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors during project execution.
- Manage equipment and material procurement.
- Oversee project documentation and close-out requirements.
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical insurance.
- Employer-paid dental insurance.
- Employer-paid vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Long-term growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
