HVAC Design/Build Estimator (High Commission & ESOP)
$150,000 – $300,000+ Real Earning Potential • Greater Madison Area • 100% Onsite • Full Benefits
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EARNINGS: $40,000 stable base + uncapped, high-percentage commission (yielding $150k to $300k+ total compensation)
- EQUITY: Direct ownership in the business via an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for long-term wealth
- EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of successful commercial HVAC, mechanical contracting, or construction sales estimating
- SOFTWARE: Exposure to advanced, digital preconstruction software (e.g., FastDUCT, QuoteSoft, PlanSwift, etc.)
- TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE: Local Madison area territory | Dynamic schedule with a flexible mix of office, field, and client site visits
If you are a driven mechanical construction professional who wants the financial upside of running your own business with the back-end support of an elite, full-service mechanical contractor, this direct-hire career track offers an unparalleled opportunity. This premier design/build HVAC contractor commands a massive existing project backlog and an outstanding reputation for complex commercial builds throughout Wisconsin. Because this organization operates under an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) structure, every team member directly shares in the financial success they help build.
This position is tailor-made for high performers who thrive in a fast-paced environment and hate being stuck at a desk all day. Backed by extensive engineering and field installation resources, you will have the freedom to hunt, estimate, and close high-margin commercial HVAC projects. With an enormous volume of incoming local project opportunities—ranging from specialized healthcare environments to massive industrial developments—your earning capacity is limited only by your accuracy and relationship-building skills.
- Identify, pursue, and develop key commercial relationships with general contractors, commercial developers, and facility owners to capture new construction and service contracts.
- Generate precise mechanical cost estimates, calculating equipment, materials, and labor-hour requirements for a diverse range of commercial HVAC projects.
- Lead the design/build project lifecycle, working as the key translator between client requirements and the internal design engineers, project managers, and field crews.
- Initiate new regional business contacts and coordinate competitive material bids to assemble winning, highly profitable project quotes.
- Lead pre-construction alignment meetings and job closeouts to guarantee a flawless handoff from the bidding phase to the field execution team.
- Monitor project progress and milestones to ensure projects stay profitable, meet local building codes, and exceed client expectations.
- Manage and grow an established portfolio of commercial preventive maintenance contracts to secure consistent, recurring service revenue.
- 5+ years of dedicated HVAC estimating, preconstruction management, or mechanical contracting sales experience within the commercial construction sector.
- Strong technical mastery of HVAC system configurations, local Wisconsin mechanical building codes, and commercial/industrial equipment installations.
- Proven interpersonal presence with a natural ability to build immediate trust, establish credibility, and negotiate with elite GCs, building engineers, and internal trade personnel.
- Strong digital literacy, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and a high level of comfort utilizing digital, on-screen takeoff and estimating software.
- A proactive, self-managed work style with the sharp organizational skills and absolute integrity required to run multiple complex bids simultaneously.
- A stable, progressive employment history with a track record of hitting target revenues and delivering accurate preconstruction documentation.
- Proximity to the market, with the requirement to reside within a dependable daily driving radius of the Greater Madison, WI facility.
Please apply here or at impactsolutions.com/opportunities where you can see and apply for any of our open positions.
