Commercial HVAC Design Estimator

Eastern & Central PA; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) contribution

HSA

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Culture of empowerment

Life Insurance

Job summary

Haller Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Commercial HVAC Design Estimator in Lititz, PA, with 5–10 years of estimation experience in the HVAC trade for commercial new construction and renovation. You will analyze blueprints, specs, and quotes to prepare accurate bids for design/build and plan/spec projects.

Responsibilities include developing conceptual designs, coordinating with BIM/CAD operators, and presenting proposals to clients while ensuring schedule and budget alignment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years HVAC design and estimation experience.
• Experience reading project blueprints, design drawings, specs, and proposals to prepare estimates.
• Windows-based office suite proficiency (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Experience with Bluebeam or Autodesk products is a plus.
• Knowledge of HVAC/mechanical codes and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Estimate MEP systems on projects aligned with company growth.
• Develop cost-effective conceptual designs for design/build projects.
• Sketch designs for BIM/CAD to draft or model.
• Prepare written proposals and present scope of work to clients.
• Negotiate with clients and follow up on proposals.
• Meet with owners, GC, architects, and engineers as required.
• Collaborate with estimators to share resources and bid calendars.

Skills

HVAC design estimation

Blueprint interpretation

Proposal communication

Negotiation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Bluebeam

Autodesk

Trimble Estimation

Job description

About Us

Are you looking for a career with a value-driven and team-oriented company that fosters your growth? Consider joining our winning team at Haller! We provide competitive benefits, and reward performance, and are positioned to grow and thrive for years to come. Our philosophy is to enrich the lives of our team, our customers, and the communities we serve. We want our employees to enjoy coming to work every day! If Haller sounds like the right fit, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role:

We are actively in search of a seasoned Commercial HVAC Design Estimator with 5 to 10 years of experience with estimation in the HVAC Trade for Commercial New Construction and Renovation, who is adept at analyzing blueprints, specifications, and quotes to prepare an all-inclusive and accurate bid to join our corporate team based out of Lititz, PA. This position would be responsible for estimating and (where required) generating HVAC designs, load and duct calculations, and specifying mechanical equipment and systems for commercial, industrial, and multi-unit MEP design/build and plan/spec projects. This position reports to the Estimating Manager.

What You Will Do:

• Estimating of MEP systems on projects best suited for the growth and culture of Haller Enterprises, Inc.
• Prepare the most cost-effective conceptual designs on design/build projects that will meet the expectations of the clients and the constraints of the budgets.
• Sketching of designs to forward to BIM/CAD operators to draft or 3D model. Careful review and co-development of design documents for execution at the design development, permitting, construction, and record stages.
• Prepare written proposals and effectively communicate the proposal and scope of work to the customer.
• Negotiation and continuous follow up with clients on proposals submitted.
• Meet with owners, general contractors, architects, engineers and other project stakeholders as required for execution of project.
• Interact with counterparts to achieve individual division goals, as well as the overall success and profitability of the company.
• Work with other estimators to share resources (site visits, GC relationships, bid calendar updates)

Why You Will Love Working for Us:

• Customizable medical benefits starting on the first of the month including company paid Life Insurance, & Long-Term Disability
• Company contribution to 401(k) and HSA's
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Coverage
• PTO starting right away
• Outstanding company culture based on Haller's Mission/Vision/Values
• No micromanagement: Empowerment is one of our core values, and we trust you to do your job

What We Need From You:

Required:

• 5-10 years HVAC trade design and estimating experience
• Experience in understanding project blueprints, design drawings, specifications, proposals and other documentation to prepare time/cost/equipment/labor/material estimates for projects and services. Ability to visualize and execute on value-engineering of design.
• Valid Driver's License required to operate company or personal vehicle for company business.
• Must be able to present acceptable documents evidencing identity and employment authorizations per the Federal I-9 requirement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with Bluebeam or Autodesk products is a plus.
• Experience with Trimble Estimation is a plus.
• Experience with mechanical, plumbing and gas specification, calculations and sizing.
• Knowledge of general construction practices.
• Knowledge of the International mechanical Code, International Building Code, and other codes relevant to HVAC and mechanical design.

As part of our standard hiring process, any candidate that is made an offer of employment must have a background check, physical evaluation, drug screening and motor vehicle record performed.