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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in HVAC Inside Sales Estimation, including proficiency in reading construction drawings, performing quantity takeoffs, and preparing competitive bids. Familiarity with takeoff software and strong attention to detail are essential for success in this role.
Highest-signal resume keywords
HVAC Inside Sales EstimationQuantity TakeoffsTakeoff Software (Bluebeam)Mechanical Engineering DegreeProposal Preparation
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Hard Skills
HVAC Inside Sales EstimationQuantity TakeoffsProposal PreparationMechanical Drawing InterpretationEstimatingEquipment SelectionCross Manufacturer RecommendationsVRF ExperienceHeat Pump ExperienceDetail Orientation
Soft Skills
JudgmentWritten English Proficiency
Tools & Technologies
BluebeamExcelAI-Assisted ToolsInternal Web Apps
Industry Keywords
HVACMechanical EngineeringConstruction DrawingsSubmittalsMEP EngineeringHVAC TechnicianEstimating ExperienceUS Projects
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Review mechanical plan sets and specifications and descope them, identifying the equipment that applies to the lines represented
- Perform equipment and quantity takeoffs from construction drawings
- Prepare estimates and pricing for bids
- Identify competitive crossover alternatives between manufacturers
- Build customer proposals and submittal packages for engineer review
- Prepare equipment selections for consulting engineering firms in the design stage using manufacturer selection software
- Review and correct output from AI-assisted tools and internal web apps, applying judgment where tools fall short
- Turn requests around quickly on tight bid deadlines
Requirements
What you’ll need- 1+ years of experience as a HVAC Inside Sales Estimator
- Can read and interpret construction drawings and specifications (mechanical preferred, but any trade is accepted)
- Hands-on experience with quantity takeoffs or estimating in construction, in any trade
- Comfortable with takeoff software such as Bluebeam (or similar) and with Excel
- Detail-oriented, able to catch errors and make judgment calls
- Available full-time on US Eastern hours
- Good written English (B2/C1); the role is not client-facing
- Mechanical background: mechanical engineering degree, HVAC technician, or HVAC/MEP estimator (a plus)
- VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) and heat pump experience (a plus)
- Experience recommending equivalent products across manufacturers (crossovers) (a plus)
- Experience at an HVAC rep firm, distributor, mechanical contractor or MEP engineering firm (a plus)
- Experience preparing submittals or proposals for US projects (a plus)
- Prior estimating or inside sales experience (a plus)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Full-time contract through a payroll platform
- Remote work
