HVAC Estimator and Take-off Specialist

Staff Perm; Tallassee (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Perm is hiring an HVAC Estimator and Take-off Specialist to accurately analyze mechanical plans and provide precise material and labor estimates for projects. You will perform take-offs from commercial mechanical and architectural drawings and prepare bills of materials and quotes.

Collaboration with sales and production teams ensures specifications are met and manufacturing errors are avoided. Responsibilities include cross-referencing HVAC unit models with footprints, calculating

Qualifications

• 2+ years in construction estimating, HVAC parts distribution, or sheet metal fabrication.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and construction drafts.
• Basic understanding of HVAC equipment and commercial roofing terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive take-offs from commercial mechanical (M-series) and architectural drawings.
• Cross-reference HVAC unit model numbers with footprints.
• Calculate material requirements including sheet metal gauge and insulation, and labor for quotes.
• Collaborate with sales and production teams to ensure specifications are met.
• Maintain organized records of quotes and project details in internal systems.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Job description

We are hiring an HVAC Estimator and Take-off Specialist to accurately analyze mechanical plans and support manufacturing with precise material and labor estimates.

This contract position in Tallassee, AL requires a detail-oriented professional to perform take-offs from commercial mechanical and architectural drawings, identify necessary HVAC components, and prepare accurate bills of materials and price quotes. Collaboration with sales and production teams is essential to ensure project specifications are met and manufacturing errors are avoided.

Job Details

• LOCATION: Tallassee, AL 36078
• POSITION: Contract
• PAYRATE: $24.00hr

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive take-offs from commercial mechanical (M-series) and architectural drawings.
• Cross-reference HVAC unit model numbers (Carrier, Trane, Lennox, etc.) with specific curb/adapter footprints.
• Calculate material requirements including sheet metal gauge and insulation, and labor to provide competitive, accurate customer quotes.
• Collaborate with sales and production teams to ensure custom-manufactured parts meet project specifications.
• Maintain organized records of quotes and project details within internal tracking systems.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years in construction estimating, HVAC parts distribution, or sheet metal fabrication.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and construction drafts.
• Basic understanding of HVAC equipment and commercial roofing terminology.
• Ability to detect small discrepancies in prints that could lead to manufacturing errors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with take-off software (e.g., Bluebeam, PlanSwift) is a major plus.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening based on local, state and federal laws in your region.

Minor offenses will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration and all situations are reviewed by HR for compliance with local laws and hiring requirements for the role.