HVAC Estimator

Trueline • Lubbock, TX

4d • $55,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Commercial HVAC Estimator to join the onsite team in Lubbock, Texas. This is a high-visibility opportunity to become the first dedicated estimator in a rapidly growing branch, support a diverse commercial project portfolio, and help build the estimating function alongside branch leadership and sales.

Requirements

• 2+ years of commercial HVAC, mechanical, or MEP estimating experience
• Ability to read commercial construction drawings and technical specifications
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC equipment and systems
• Experience preparing estimates, quotations, or bid proposals
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and estimates simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and pricing accuracy
• Stable work history
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software
• Ability to work onsite in Lubbock

Nice To Haves

• Experience working for a commercial mechanical contractor
• Experience working for an HVAC manufacturer's representative
• Experience with commercial design-build projects
• Knowledge of VRF systems, rooftop units, split systems, chillers, boilers, air distribution, and exhaust systems
• Experience preparing equipment submittals
• Bluebeam experience
• Familiarity with vendor pricing and margin management
• Knowledge of manufacturers such as York, Scott Springfield, Tempeff, Marlo, Direct Coil, Samsung, Mitsubishi, GasMaster, Jetson, Krueger, Durkee, FabricAir, Kees, Canarm, Acme, Twin City, C&S Metal Products, or Cody Manufacturer
• Existing relationships with commercial contractors and engineers in the Lubbock or West Texas market

Responsibilities

• Review bid invitations, commercial construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from mechanical plans
• Prepare accurate HVAC equipment estimates, quotations, and proposals
• Evaluate vendor pricing, equipment costs, margins, and product availability
• Identify when represented product lines are not listed as the basis of design or as approved alternates
• Communicate product and specification concerns to branch and territory leadership
• Coordinate with mechanical contractors, engineers, Project Managers, and internal sales representatives
• Submit complete bids by required deadlines
• Prepare equipment submittals and communicate expected lead times
• Maintain pricing, margin, bid, and project documentation in the company's shared systems
• Manage multiple active estimates across varying project sizes
• Support projects ranging from small equipment replacements to large commercial design-build developments
• Assist with additional branch operations as the Lubbock office continues to grow

Benefits

• Medical insurance for employees and eligible family members
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Stable employment with an established organization
• Opportunity to become the first dedicated estimator in a growing branch
• Direct exposure to branch leadership
• Opportunity to help develop estimating processes and standards
• Diverse project portfolio ranging from small replacements to $2 million commercial projects
• Collaborative, team-oriented office culture
• Long-term career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed