Strategic Commercial HVAC Estimator

Ambition Mechanical Services; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Ambition Mechanical Services is seeking an experienced Commercial HVAC Estimator to join our growing Tempe team. You will prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for commercial HVAC projects, including takeoffs, material pricing, labor analysis, and proposal preparation.

The ideal candidate will support sales and project management by ensuring projects are priced correctly, competitively, and profitably; collaboration with PMs, engineers, and the sales team is essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience estimating commercial HVAC projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, equipment, and installation methods.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with estimating software (e.g., FastPIPE, Trimble, Bluebeam, Excel, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints, specifications, and bid documents for commercial HVAC projects.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for HVAC systems and related components.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Prepare and submit bid proposals and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and sales teams.
• Track bid results and maintain estimating databases.
• Identify potential cost risks and value engineering opportunities.

Skills

HVAC estimating

HVAC systems knowledge

Reading drawings

Estimating software

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

FastPIPE

Trimble

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Ambition Mechanical Services is seeking an experienced Commercial HVAC Estimator to join our growing Tempe team. You will prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for commercial HVAC projects, including takeoffs, material pricing, labor analysis, and proposal preparation.

The ideal candidate will support sales and project management by ensuring projects are priced correctly, competitively, and profitably; collaboration with PMs, engineers, and the sales team is essential.