HVAC Estimator
Location: Southeast, FL (serving tri-county area - Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties)
About Us
Air Force HVAC has been a trusted name in South Florida for over 5 years, delivering reliable residential HVAC service, installation, and maintenance across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. Our slogan, "Your Home, Our Mission," guides everything we do.
We are on track to grow 8x year-over-year at the top line as we expand our technician team, client base, and service offerings. To achieve this ambitious growth, we are seeking a detail-oriented HVAC Estimator to help us price jobs accurately, win business, and protect margin as we scale.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating & Proposal Development
- Conduct on-site assessments to evaluate scope, access, and system requirements for installs, replacements, and repairs
- Develop accurate, detailed estimates across residential and light commercial systems, including VRF, VAV, rooftop units, and commercial split systems
- Price jobs using company pricing structures, material costs, and labor and margin targets
- Prepare "good, better, best" proposal options tailored to customer needs and budget
- Incorporate maintenance agreements, indoor air quality solutions, and financing options into proposals where applicable
Technical Scope & Field Knowledge
- Apply hands-on field service background to accurately identify scope, code/permitting considerations, and installation challenges before they surface on the job
- Review plans, specs, and load calculations as needed to size systems correctly
- Coordinate with the GM, dispatch, and field technicians to clarify scope questions during install or service
- Flag scope creep and prepare change orders for approval
Sales & Customer-Facing Performance
- Present proposals directly to customers, explaining recommendations in clear, honest terms
- Build trust and rapport with customers to drive strong close rates and referrals
- Follow up on outstanding proposals to move them to close
Systems & Reporting
- Maintain accurate, complete estimate records, job notes, and photos in HouseCall Pro
- Track conversion rates, average ticket, and estimate turnaround time
- Communicate estimate status and job scope clearly to the GM and field team
Experience & Skills
- Minimum 3-5 years of HVAC estimating experience (more preferred)
- MUST have HVAC field service experience, both commercial and residential
- Strong knowledge of VRF, VAV, and commercial HVAC systems in addition to residential
- Proven ability to build estimates that close and protect margin
- Proficient in Jobber and/or HouseCall Pro
- Comfortable presenting proposals directly to customers
Highly Preferred
- Commercial installation/service background (VRF, VAV, rooftop units)
- Track record of strong close rates as an estimator or in a field sales capacity
Personal Attributes
- Detail-oriented and accurate, even under deadline pressure
- Takes pride in getting the scope and the numbers right the first time
- Strong communicator with customers and teammates alike
- Reliable, accountable, and self-directed
- Motivated by performance-based compensation
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 (based on experience)
- Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
- PTO + Sick days
- Company vehicle (if applicable)
- Strong growth trajectory within a rapidly scaling company