Turn complex commercial plans into accurate, competitive estimates and help drive major HVAC and plumbing projects from bid to build.
What's in it for You?
- $80,000 to $100,000 annual salary, based on experience
- Full-time, exempt position
- Monday through Friday schedule
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- Company-paid $15,000 life insurance policy
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, MASA, Accident, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- Long-term career opportunities with an established commercial mechanical contractor
- Consistent pipeline of commercial and industrial projects
- Opportunity to contribute to large-scale HVAC and plumbing construction projects
- Access to modern estimating and project management software
- Supportive team environment with experienced construction professionals
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
Why You'll Love It Here
- Join a company built on honesty, integrity, safety, quality, and a Can Do attitude since 1959
- Work with an established mechanical contractor that has partnered with owners and builders for more than six decades
- Collaborate with experienced professionals across commercial HVAC, plumbing, fabrication, building automation, controls, tenant improvement, and government construction
- Work in an environment that values innovation, technology, accuracy, and continuous improvement
- See your estimating expertise directly contribute to competitive bids and successful, profitable commercial construction projects
- Partner with project managers, engineers, vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, and field teams throughout the estimating process
- Be part of a company focused on building lasting relationships with employees, customers, and trade partners
Your New Role
- Work as an HVAC and Plumbing Estimator in San Antonio, TX
- Review project plans, specifications, blueprints, and construction documents to determine project scope
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for commercial HVAC, plumbing, piping, and mechanical systems
- Develop accurate construction cost estimates covering labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor services
- Request, analyze, and compare supplier and subcontractor pricing for competitive bids
- Prepare RFIs and evaluate potential cost and scheduling impacts
- Update estimates based on project addendums, design revisions, and scope changes
- Review construction schedules and identify equipment procurement and lead-time considerations
- Identify project risks and opportunities for value engineering and cost efficiency
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and design teams throughout preconstruction and estimating
- Maintain current estimating databases, historical cost information, and material pricing
- Participate in pre-bid meetings and project site visits as needed
- Help ensure estimates align with applicable building codes, regulations, specifications, and construction standards
- Manage multiple commercial HVAC and plumbing bids while consistently meeting established deadlines
Hiring Expectations: Apply today, complete a quick phone screening, and get ready for an interview with our team to discuss your goals and experience.
Job requirements
- At least 3 years of commercial HVAC and plumbing estimating experience
- Experience estimating projects involving office buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, or industrial environments preferred
- Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC, plumbing, mechanical construction methods, materials, equipment, and applicable building codes
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, technical drawings, and construction documents
- Experience with estimating and construction software such as Trimble, Procore, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or similar platforms
- Proficiency with BuildingConnected, Procore, and Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of construction scheduling, preconstruction, bidding, and project management practices
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, engineers, and design teams
- Excellent mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple bids in a deadline-driven commercial construction environment
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Science, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
- Ability to verify U.S. employment eligibility
Gillette Air Conditioning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
