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Trueline is seeking a Commercial HVAC Estimator to join their onsite team in Lubbock, Texas with an established HVAC manufacturer's representative supporting commercial construction across the Southwest. This is a high-visibility opportunity to become the first dedicated estimator in a rapidly growing branch, support a diverse commercial project portfolio, and help build the estimating function alongside branch leadership and sales. What You'll Do as the Commercial HVAC Estimator: • Review bid invitations, commercial construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements • Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from mechanical plans • Prepare accurate HVAC equipment estimates, quotations, and proposals • Evaluate vendor pricing, equipment costs, margins, and product availability • Identify when represented product lines are not listed as the basis of design or as approved alternates • Communicate product and specification concerns to branch and territory leadership • Coordinate with mechanical contractors, engineers, Project Managers, and internal sales representatives • Submit complete bids by required deadlines • Prepare equipment submittals and communicate expected lead times • Maintain pricing, margin, bid, and project documentation in the company's shared systems • Manage multiple active estimates across varying project sizes • Support projects ranging from small equipment replacements to large commercial design-build developments • Assist with additional branch operations as the Lubbock office continues to grow Must-Haves as the Commercial HVAC Estimator: • 2+ years of commercial HVAC, mechanical, or MEP estimating experience • Ability to read commercial construction drawings and technical specifications • Experience performing quantity takeoffs • Strong understanding of commercial HVAC equipment and systems • Experience preparing estimates, quotations, or bid proposals • Strong organizational and time management skills • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and estimates simultaneously • Strong written and verbal communication skills • High attention to detail and pricing accuracy • Stable work history • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software • Ability to work onsite in Lubbock Nice-to-Haves as the Commercial HVAC Estimator: • Experience working for a commercial mechanical contractor • Experience working for an HVAC manufacturer's representative • Experience with commercial design-build projects • Knowledge of VRF systems, rooftop units, split systems, chillers, boilers, air distribution, and exhaust systems • Experience preparing equipment submittals • Bluebeam experience • Familiarity with vendor pricing and margin management • Knowledge of manufacturers such as York, Scott Springfield, Tempeff, Marlo, Direct Coil, Samsung, Mitsubishi, GasMaster, Jetson, Krueger, Durkee, FabricAir, Kees, Canarm, Acme, Twin City, C&S Metal Products, or Cody Manufacturer • Existing relationships with commercial contractors and engineers in the Lubbock or West Texas market This Position Offers: • Base salary of $55,000-$85,000, depending on experience • Medical insurance for employees and eligible family members • 401(k) plan with company match • Paid time off • Paid holidays • Stable employment with an established organization • Opportunity to become the first dedicated estimator in a growing branch • Direct exposure to branch leadership • Opportunity to help develop estimating processes and standards • Diverse project portfolio ranging from small replacements to $2 million commercial projects • Collaborative, team-oriented office culture • Long-term career growth