What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial HVAC Design-Build Estimator position at Sun Glow Inc.?
Commercial HVAC Design-Build Estimator
Base salary commission. Expected First-Year Earnings $150,000 - $250,000
Full-Time | Portland, OR Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
For more than 50 years, Sun Glow Inc. has been a trusted HVAC contractor serving homeowners and businesses throughout the Portland area. As we continue to grow, we're expanding our commercial division and are looking for an experienced Commercial HVAC Design-Build Estimator to help generate new business, design HVAC solutions, prepare competitive estimates, and help deliver successful commercial projects.
What You'll Do
- Develop relationships with general contractors, builders, and commercial clients
- Generate new commercial HVAC project opportunities through networking and business development
- Review construction drawings, mechanical plans, and project specifications
- Perform site visits, field measurements, and existing equipment assessments
- Design and develop commercial HVAC system solutions based on project requirements
- Prepare HVAC layouts, equipment selections, and conceptual designs using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Revit, or similar software
- Perform heating and cooling load calculations and evaluate system capacity requirements
- Design duct layouts and evaluate airflow, static pressure, friction loss, and overall system performance
- Select rooftop units, split systems, furnaces, boilers, packaged equipment, and other HVAC components
- Prepare accurate cost estimates, proposals, and bid packages
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing
- Participate in bid reviews, negotiations, and project handoffs to operations
- Support installation teams through project execution, field coordination, commissioning, and final project closeout
What We're Looking For
- 3 years of commercial HVAC project engineering or mechanical design experience
- 3 years of commercial HVAC estimating experience
- Experience preparing commercial HVAC bid proposals
- Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC equipment, system design, and installation practices
- Proficiency with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design and estimating software
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, mechanical plans, and project specifications
- Knowledge of heating and cooling load calculations, equipment sizing, duct design, and airflow principles
- Familiarity with applicable mechanical and energy codes
- Strong relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills
- Self-motivated with excellent organizational and project management abilities
- Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record
Why Join Sun Glow?
- More than 50 years of serving the Portland community
- Stable, well-established company with an outstanding reputation
- Opportunity to help grow an expanding commercial division
- Work on diverse commercial HVAC projects from design through completion
- Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities
- Collaborative leadership team committed to employee success
What We Offer
- 100% company-paid medical insurance for employee
- 100% company-paid dental insurance for employee
- 100% company-paid vision insurance for employee
- 401(k) with a 4% company match
- Two weeks of paid vacation (accrues from day one; available after 90 days)
- Seven paid holidays annually
- 40 hours of paid sick leave annually
- Company take-home vehicle
- Company-paid gym membership
Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug test upon being given a conditional offer of employment.
Salary : $150,000 - $250,000