Estimator I
- Pay
- $77,000 – $95,000 per year
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Associate degree
- Listed
- 19 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- HVAC estimating
- quantity takeoffs
- mechanical drawing interpretation
- equipment selection and sizing
- quotation preparation
- bid proposal development
- commercial HVAC systems
- commercial construction practices
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- organization
- communication
- multi-project management
Also useful
- HVAC manufacturer representative experience
- air distribution products
- dampers
- louvers
- fans
- silencers
- kitchen ventilation systems
- Bluebeam
About the role
Position Summary The HVAC Estimator is responsible for reviewing construction documents, performing HVAC takeoffs, selecting equipment, developing pricing, and preparing quotations for contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders. The ideal candidate has experience estimating commercial HVAC projects and is comfortable reading mechanical plans, specifications, and schedules while working directly with sales personnel, contractors, and manufacturers.
Key Responsibilities
- Review mechanical drawings, specifications, and addenda.
- Perform quantity takeoffs for HVAC products and systems.
- Select and size equipment based on project requirements and specifications.
- Prepare accurate and timely quotations for contractors and customers.
- Coordinate with manufacturers regarding pricing, lead times, product applications, and technical support.
- Review bid documents and identify project risks, exclusions, and opportunities.
- Track project opportunities from budget pricing through awarded projects.
- Work closely with outside sales personnel to support project pursuits.
- Maintain quotation records and project documentation within company systems.
- Assist with value engineering and alternate product recommendations.
- Participate in project turnover meetings once projects are awarded.
- Required Qualifications 2+ years of commercial HVAC estimating experience.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
- Strong understanding of HVAC systems and commercial construction practices.
- Experience preparing equipment quotations and bid proposals.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Preferred Experience with HVAC manufacturers' representatives.
- Familiarity with air distribution products, dampers, louvers, fans, silencers, kitchen ventilation systems, and specialty HVAC equipment.
- Experience using Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, QuoteSoft, FastPIPE, or similar estimating software.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree, Construction Management, HVAC Technology, or related field.
About Us
Founded in 1930, Marshall & Wells Company started serving the western half of Michigan and northern Indiana, representing manufacturers of commercial and industrial HVAC equipment. Today, our company represents over 35 manufacturers known across the United States for their commitment to quality and innovation in their heating, ventilation, and air conditioning products.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Estimated Salary: $77,000-$95,000/yr. with flexibility based on experience and skills Ambient Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
From Ambient Enterprises's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 22, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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