Estimator

Engineered Air Balance; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Air Balance in San Antonio, TX is seeking an Estimator to join our team. The role involves reviewing bid documents, determining scope, counting equipment, and organizing project data to support pricing and proposals.

You'll work closely with management to transition bids to active projects, collaborate across branches, and ensure accuracy in estimating. The position is office-based with standard hours and some travel, offering growth with a well-established company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or HSE required.
• Associate degree in engineering-related field preferred.
• Minimum two years of estimating, document control, or construction industry experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Experience reviewing construction or mechanical drawings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact for bidding opportunities and coordinate pursuit decisions.
• Assist with RFPs, bid intent communications, and attend pre-bid meetings.
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, and client-provided materials.
• Perform equipment counts and populate estimating and scope documents.
• Assist with CRM data, bid documentation, and pricing templates.
• Process and maintain Project Information Workbooks (PIWs).
• Monitor bid updates and assist with revised proposal requests.
• Assist with transition of awarded bids to active project processes.
• Collaborate with estimators across EAB branches to ensure consistency.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or HSE

Associate degree in engineering-related field (preferred)

Tools

Bluebeam

Autodesk Construction Cloud

BIM360

PlanGrid

Procore

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Engineered Air Balance is seeking an Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and experienced working with construction and mechanical documentation. This role offers an opportunity to grow with a well-established company known for quality and integrity.

The Company

Since 1956, Engineered Air Balance has led the industry as North America’s largest and most respected independent provider of Testing & Balancing (TAB), Commissioning (Cx), and Critical Environment Certification (CEC) services.

At EAB, our people are our greatest asset. Guided by our core values—Integrity, Quality, Consistency, and Teamwork—we deliver excellence across healthcare, education, research, industrial, and commercial projects. Join us and be part of a team that defines industry standards and drives meaningful impact.

To learn more about our company and our industry please visit us at https://www.eabcoinc.com/.

The Position

The Estimator will work in our San Antonio, TX office and support the evaluation of proposed projects by reviewing bid documents, determining scope, performing equipment counts, and organizing project data. This role works closely with management to support pricing, proposals, and the transition from bid to active project.

Job responsibilities include:

• Serve as point of contact for bidding opportunities and coordinate pursuit decisions
• Assist with Request for Proposals (RFPs), bid intent communications, and attend pre-bid meetings
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, and client-provided materials
• Perform equipment counts and populate estimating and scope documents
• Assist with CRM data, bid documentation, and pricing templates
• Process and maintain Project Information Workbooks (PIWs)
• Monitor bid updates and assist with revised proposal requests
• Assist with transition of awarded bids to active project processes
• Collaborate with estimators across EAB branches to ensure consistency

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or HSE required
• Associate degree in an engineering-related field preferred
• Minimum two years of estimating, document control, or construction industry experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365
• Experience reviewing construction or mechanical drawings preferred

Required Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication
• High attention to detail and organization
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Self-motivated and collaborative

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Office-based role with frequent computer use. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Regular schedule Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with occasional overtime and up to 10% travel.

Previous experience in Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM360, PlanGrid, Procore Software, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and a general understanding of construction plans, specs or submittals is a plus!

Engineered Air Balance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected status established by federal, state, or local laws.