HVAC Estimator — Bids, Takeoffs & Specs (On-Site)

Talent Edge Recruiting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage through BCBS with PPO

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with 4% employer match

PTO & 8 paid holidays

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting seeks an HVAC Estimator to review plans, perform takeoffs, select equipment, and build quotes and bids. You will support Outside Sales Engineers and coordinate with vendors and internal teams on bid deadlines.

Most projects are hotels and schools; base salary ranges from $65,000 to $90,000 plus commission. On-site role with limited remote flexibility after 90 days, and a benefits package including BCBS medical, dental and vision, 401(k) with 4% match, and 8 paid holidays.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of true HVAC estimating experience.
• Commercial HVAC or mechanical construction background required.
• Comfortable performing takeoffs and reviewing plans and specifications.
• Strong math, analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Experience with Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, and Microsoft Office.
• Open to candidates titled HVAC Estimator, Mechanical Estimator, or Construction Estimator with substantial HVAC experience.
• No visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Review commercial construction plans and specifications for HVAC scope.
• Perform and/or review takeoffs.
• Select HVAC equipment and specialty air-movement products using manufacturer selection tools.
• Build quotes, estimates, bids, and proposal packages — supporting Outside Sales Engineers directly, eventually as a dedicated partner to two or three of them.
• Spot value-engineering opportunities and provide pricing/product guidance.
• Manage multiple concurrent bid deadlines without dropping a ball.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams on order entry, documentation, and project administration.
• Work primarily in Bluebeam and On-Screen Takeoff for plan review and takeoffs, Microsoft Office day to day, and manufacturer pricing/equipment-selection tools.

Skills

HVAC estimating

Takeoffs (Bluebeam/OST)

Pricing/quote building

Vendor coordination

Microsoft Office

Plan/spec review

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Microsoft Office

Job description

Talent Edge Recruiting seeks an HVAC Estimator to review plans, perform takeoffs, select equipment, and build quotes and bids. You will support Outside Sales Engineers and coordinate with vendors and internal teams on bid deadlines.

Most projects are hotels and schools; base salary ranges from $65,000 to $90,000 plus commission. On-site role with limited remote flexibility after 90 days, and a benefits package including BCBS medical, dental and vision, 401(k) with 4% match, and 8 paid holidays.