What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial HVAC Estimator (Air Handlers Service) position at Confidential?
Pay: $80,000-$90,000 per year performance-based bonus
Job Title: Commercial HVAC Estimator
Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Job Type: Full Time
Join Air Handlers Service Group, a family-owned commercial and industrial HVAC company that has proudly served Southeast Michigan since 1985. We specialize in installing, servicing, and maintaining heavy commercial HVAC equipment, including rooftop units, chillers, boilers, make-up air units, ductwork, piping, and building controls.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Commercial HVAC Estimator who understands commercial HVAC equipment, can accurately develop project costs, and can move quickly from site assessment to proposal. This is an office and field-based role with direct access to leadership for pricing and scope decisions.
Why Join Air Handlers Service Group?
- Family-owned and independently operated since 1985
- Established commercial and industrial customer base across Metro Detroit
- Stable, year-round business
- High-volume commercial service and replacement work
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced HVAC technicians and operations teams
- Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunity
What You'll Do
- Visit commercial job sites to assess existing HVAC equipment and determine replacement requirements
- Develop accurate estimates and proposals for commercial HVAC replacement projects
- Perform material, labor, equipment, crane, and subcontractor takeoffs
- Price projects according to company pricing and margin standards
- Review equipment requirements, installation scope, and project specifications
- Prepare detailed quotes and proposals with clear scopes of work
- Turn quotes around within approximately 48 hours when project information is available
- Follow up on submitted proposals and communicate with customers regarding scope
- Hand awarded projects over to operations with a clear scope, material list, labor budget, and project expectations
- Identify potential scope gaps, equipment requirements, and job costs before proposals are submitted
What We're Looking For
- 3 years of commercial HVAC estimating experience, or strong commercial HVAC field experience with the ability and interest to transition into estimating
- Strong understanding of commercial HVAC equipment, including RTUs, boilers, chillers, make-up air units, ductwork, and piping
- Experience estimating commercial equipment replacements
- Ability to perform or review material, labor, crane, and subcontractor takeoffs
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical plans, drawings, and specifications
- Estimating or takeoff software experience is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify potential scope and cost issues
- Ability to work effectively between the office, customer sites, technicians, and operations
Who Thrives Here?
- Detail-driven: Catches missing equipment, accessories, or installation requirements before they become costly change orders.
- Margin-minded: Understands that winning a project at the wrong price can hurt the business.
- Fast and responsive: Understands that timely estimates and follow-up are important in commercial replacement work.
- Field-credible: Has enough commercial HVAC knowledge to understand equipment, installation requirements, and earn the respect of experienced technicians.
- Accountable: Takes ownership of estimates from initial site assessment through customer follow-up and project handoff.
Compensation & Benefits
- $80,000-$90,000 annual base salary based on experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Target total compensation of approximately $88,000-$105,000
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Stable, year-round commercial HVAC work
- Family-owned and independently operated company
- Long-term career opportunity with an established Southeast Michigan HVAC company
Apply today and join one of Southeast Michigan's most respected independent commercial HVAC companies.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 3 years of commercial HVAC estimating experience, or strong commercial HVAC field experience that would transfer into estimating?
- Are you experienced with RTUs, boilers, chillers, make-up air units, ductwork, and commercial HVAC piping?
- Have you estimated commercial HVAC equipment replacement projects, including material, labor, crane, and subcontractor costs?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000