Estimator - HVAC

Job Title: Estimator

Job Location: Nashville, TN 
Operating Company: JJP Mechanical Reps 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt    
Pay Range: $60k-$70k salary 
 
About:    JJP Mechanical Reps – A member of the AIR Control Concepts family.    
 
JJP Mechanical Reps is a Nashville-based HVAC manufacturer’s representative firm that partners with engineers, contractors, and facility teams to deliver high-performance HVAC equipment and air distribution solutions. Founded in 2011, the company brings decades of technical expertise and sales experience to support complex commercial projects and day-to-day system needs. With a strong focus on collaboration and customer service, JJP provides reliable solutions tailored to each client. 
 
Check out our website: HVAC Manufacturer Representative in Nashville TN | JJP Mechanical Reps 
 
Job Description:   
The Estimator will review construction plans and specifications and perform detailed takeoffs and by item counts of all materials required.  Based on take-off and communication with material suppliers and use of manufacturers’ pricing programs, the Estimator will prepare bids for release to mechanical contractors.  This role requires a technically-minded, process-oriented individual with attention to detail, good communication, organizational and computer literacy skills. 

 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   

• Maintain friendly, cooperative relations with customers, vendors, company personnel and management. 

• Perform other tasks or assignments as delegated by the Senior Estimator. 

• Demonstrate the ability to tactfully handle difficult situations. 

• Anticipate problems and provide contingency plans and recommendations. 

• Organize personal schedule to maximize productivity and time management. 

• Follow all Company personnel policies and procedures. 

• Assists in identifying new work to be pursued that is consistent with the Company’s marketing strategy. 

• Cultivates new business through existing business relationships and former customers. 

• Prepares accurate detailed take-offs by item counts of all materials required for projects assigned; generates RFI’s where appropriate. 

• Ensures the accurate and timely preparation of assigned estimates to mechanical contractors based on take-off and communication with material suppliers and use of manufacturer’s pricing programs. 

• Ensures that estimates are priced with an estimated gross profit consistent with the necessary profit objectives of the Company as communicated by Senior Management. 

• Estimates the time and resources necessary to complete bids and communicates this information to the Senior Estimator so that the bid plan is as accurate as possible. 

• Follows up on open bids/proposals in a timely manner; reviews results periodically with the Senior Estimator. 

• Communicates with Sales Persons and Customers on a daily basis. 

Experience and Requirements:   
Education 

• High school diploma  

• 4 years work experience in similar field or College Degree preferred 

Experience 

• Ability to read blueprints and project specifications to accomplish accurate take offs. 

• Ability to prepare bid packages according to specifications. 

• Computer skills, including work with various estimating programs, Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Bluebeam (digital take offs). 

• Experience and knowledge of HVAC industry a plus. 

• Previous technical experience or qualified training. 

• Degree or 2 year technical certification preferred or equivalent experience. 

 
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