Estimator

Job Title: Estimator II
Job Location: Charlotte, NC 
Operating Company: AIR Carolinas  
FLSA Status: Exempt   
Salary Range: $65-86k plus commission

About:   

AIR Carolinas – A member of the AIR Control Concepts family.   

AIR Carolinas is a leading manufacturers’ representative providing HVAC equipment, controls, service, and aftermarket solutions across North and South Carolina. Formerly Insight Partners, Hahn Mason, and Faulkner Haynes, we’ve united to deliver greater expertise, efficiency, and customer-focused solutions.   

AIR Carolinas is proud to be part of the AIR Control Concepts family, expanding our reach and strengthening our capabilities across the HVAC industry. This partnership allows us to provide even greater value to our customers by combining our trusted local expertise with the broad support, resources, and innovation of a larger organization. While our name and team remain the same, our commitment to quality service is now backed by an even stronger foundation.   

Check out our website: AIR Carolinas | HVAC Equipment, Parts, Service & Solutions Across NC & SC  

Job Description:  
The HVAC Estimator II is responsible for developing comprehensive cost estimates for HVAC projects, analyzing blueprints, and ensuring accurate labor and material pricing. This role requires experience in commercial and industrial HVAC estimating, as well as collaboration with project managers and vendors to produce competitive bids.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability, and physical demands required.

• Perform detailed take-offs and labor cost analysis for HVAC systems, ductwork, piping, and controls.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain competitive material and labor pricing.
• Utilize HVAC estimating software to create detailed project proposals.
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, and bid documents to ensure accurate pricing.
• Support the preparation of bid proposals and cost summaries.
• Attend pre-bid site visits to understand project conditions.
• Conduct value engineering reviews to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with project managers and sales teams on proposal development.
• Assist in bid presentations and contract negotiations as needed.
• Work with the Salesperson to secure engineer approval to quote if our products are not listed.
• Ability to understand customer needs and meet those needs with a successful product sale.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Time Management- Uses time effectively and efficiently. Values time. Concentrates efforts on the more important priorities. Gets more done in less time than others. Can attend to a broader range of activities.
• Communication- Ability to communicate orally and in writing, with clarity and good effect with management, customers, staff, vendors, etc. Understands clearly and quickly when instructions or orders are received. Uses judgment about what information is important and what is not, and what should be communicated, how, to whom and when.
• Active Listening - Gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Strategic Thinking- Refers to the ability to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. Ability to resolve common inquiries and complaints. Ability to analyze market trends, identify opportunities, and develop growth strategies.
• Action Oriented- Enjoys working hard. Is action oriented and full of energy for things seen as challenging. Seizes more opportunities than others. Reacts quickly to critical situations. Delegates duties as needed for more efficiency.
• Organization & Operational Excellence- Marshals resources (people, funding, material, support) effectively and efficiently. Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal. Arranges information and files in a useful manner. Experience in streamlining operations and improving efficiencies.
• Analytical Skills- Ability to assess market trends, labor rates, and risk factors in estimates.

Experience and Requirements:  

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience: 3-5 years in HVAC estimating, preferably in commercial and industrial projects.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in ductwork design, piping, load calculations, and controls estimating.
• Software Proficiency: Microsoft Excel, Quick Bid, FastPIPE, AutoCAD, PlanSwift, BlueBeam and estimating software. Should be proficient in personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, etc.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.  

Benefits:  
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:  

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance  
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match  
• Life Insurance & Health Savings Account (HSA)  
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance  
• Critical Illness & Accident Coverage  
• Pet Insurance  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays  

The Company provides equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs and qualifications.
The Company complies with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals.