Job Title: Commercial HVAC Estimator (Entry-Level to Senior)

Location: Jurupa Valley, CA (Serving Southern California)

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Environment: Office / Hybrid

Compensation: $65,000 – $90,000 Base (DOE) + Performance Bonus

Performance bonuses tied to estimate accuracy, win rate, and contribution to revenue growth.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Phone Allowance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

About Unified Mechanical Group

Unified Mechanical Group is a fast-growing commercial HVAC contractor serving commercial, institutional, and industrial clients throughout Southern California. We specialize in HVAC construction, retrofit projects, and ongoing service solutions.

We are hiring a Commercial HVAC Estimator to support our Construction, Retrofit, and Service Sales teams. This role is responsible for reviewing bid opportunities, performing detailed HVAC take-offs, and building accurate, defensible price estimates.

This opportunity is open to early-career estimators looking to grow and experienced professionals seeking leadership impact. Compensation will align with experience and capability.

If you understand HVAC systems, can read plans, and enjoy building clear, well-supported estimates, then we want to talk to you.

What You’ll Do

Review commercial HVAC opportunities through bid boards, public agencies, and internal sales leads
Review drawings, specifications, and scope documents
Perform detailed HVAC take-offs using digital estimating software (STACK or similar)
Build complete cost estimates (labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, general conditions)
Develop scope narratives, assumptions, clarifications, and exclusions
Support service, retrofit, and construction sales teams with pricing strategy
Assist with bid/no-bid decisions
Track bid deadlines and organize documentation
Attend job walks and pre-bid meetings as needed
Participate in post-bid reviews and project turnover meetings
Help improve estimating templates, systems, and processes

What We’re Looking For

1+ years of HVAC, mechanical construction, field, service, or estimating experience (more for senior-level consideration)
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Experience performing take-offs (digital take-off software preferred)
Strong attention to detail and deadline management
Clear written and verbal communication skills

Who This Role Is Ideal For

Junior estimators seeking mentorship and growth
Experienced estimators who want influence and leadership visibility
Professionals who take pride in building clean, defensible, accurate estimates

Why Join Us

High-growth mechanical contractor with strong leadership vision
Direct collaboration with executive leadership
Opportunity to help build the estimating department from the ground up
Stable backlog across construction, retrofit, and service divisions
Clear growth path into Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager

We value accountability, technical excellence, and long-term client relationships. Our estimating team directly impacts company profitability, project execution, and reputation.

Unified Mechanical Group

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