HVAC Estimator

airtron; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Airtron is seeking a qualified Estimator to interpret residential blueprints, perform HVAC load calculations and material takeoffs for new construction homes. You will design ductwork and specify labor and material requirements for installations, guiding the Estimating team and serving as the main contact between estimating and remote divisions.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and timely communication with sales, administration and leadership to support bid processes and ensure

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years prior Estimation experience.
• Must possess basic CAD operating skills.
• Ability to operate estimating and load calculation software efficiently with minimal mistakes.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Overtime work with little notice; weekend hours may be required.
• Ability to lead a team of 1-3 employees and delegate work efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Interprets blueprints and CAD drawings to create HVAC load calculations and designs.
• Estimate materials and labor costs for HVAC installations in new residential homes.
• Communicates and distributes information to division staff and leadership.
• Provides regular updates to the assigned division to support bid processes.
• Evaluate team processes and job completion.
• Train team members and serve as daily resource for guidance.
• Maintain good customer relations and resolve internal concerns fairly and timely.
• Follow location initiatives and inform internal customers.
• Suggest improvements to direct manager and develop plans as needed.
• Ensure administrative guidelines for reporting and paperwork are followed.

Skills

Estimating

Team leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD software

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

At Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning, we help homeowners stay comfortable year-round with trusted heating, cooling, and HVAC solutions. For more than 40 years, we've built our reputation by showing up, doing quality work, and treating customers with honesty and respect. We're proud to be the neighbor people can count on-and we're looking for team members who share that same commitment to serving others and doing the job right.

At Airtron, we're looking for people who take pride in their work, care about their teammates, and are committed to delivering an exceptional experience for every customer. If that sounds like you, we'd love to have you on our team.

Job Summary:

The Estimator is responsible for utilizing residential blueprints to complete load calculations, duct designs and material takeoffs to determine labor and material required to complete HVAC installations for residential new construction homes. Provides daily guidance and direction to the Estimating team and serves as the primary contact person between the estimating department and the remote division.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities*:

• Interprets blueprints and CAD drawings to create HVAC load calculations and designs.
• Estimate the amount of materials and cost of labor to complete the installation of HVAC systems in new residential homes.
• Communicates and distributes information to each division's sales, administrative, leadership and the estimation team members.
• Provides regular updates to the to the assigned division in a timely manner to continue with the bid process.
• Evaluate team process and job completion.
• Train team members
• Remains available as a daily resource to all members of the Estimating team to answer frequently asked questions and provide ongoing guidance with inquiries
• Ensures that good customer relations are maintained, and that internal customer concerns are resolved fairly, timely and effectively
• Follows location initiatives and proactively informs and educates internal customers
• Makes recommendations to direct manager and in some cases develops improvement plans in response to internal customer feedback
• Ensures that all administrative guidelines are followed for reporting and paperwork
• Communicates all internal issues or questions to the Estimating Manager.
• Provides backup support to the Estimation Manager as needed
• Follows all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

* Duties may vary by location.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years prior Estimation experience
• Must possess basic CAD operating skills.
• Ability to operate estimating and load calculation software efficiently with minimal or no mistakes.
• General computer competency is required, including a minimum of 1-year experience Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must be able to communicate in English effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work overtime with little notice; weekends hours may occasionally be required.
• Ability to lead a team of 1-3 employee and delegate work efficiently.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to analyze information
• Customer service mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• Willingness to learn as a self-starter.
• Positive, team player attitude.
• Related work experience may be substituted for education
• Ability to build positive relationships with customers, both internal and external.
• Willingness and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization.
• Safety mindset and acceptance of a safety culture.

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced deadline motivated environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift/move up to 20 pounds frequently.
• Frequently performs tasks requiring bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
• Must be able to adhere to long periods of standing, walking or sitting.
• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds to operate phones or other office equipment safely.
• With natural or corrected vision, able to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to others.
• Ability to enter text or data into a computer by means of a traditional keyboard or 10-key numeric keypad.
• Must be able to use arms and hands to reach overhead, signal, grab, hold, lift, turn, push and pull objects and tools

Airtron is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national ori