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Senior Commercial HVAC Estimator & AE

Madison, WI, onsite, $150k to $300k

Field
Estimating and preconstruction
Location
Madison, WI
Work model
Onsite
Level
Senior
Pay
$150k to $300k

What you would own

  • Accurately estimate equipment, labor, material, and vendor costs for commercial HVAC and piping projects using specialized estimating software.
  • Translate client operational requirements into high-margin design/build mechanical proposals in collaboration with internal engineering teams.
  • Assemble & Submit Winning Bids: Solicit competitive vendor/subcontractor quotes and assemble clear, winning bid packages for commercial clients.
  • Pre-Construction Alignment: Participate in pre-bid walkthroughs, alignment meetings, and project handoff reviews to transition awarded work smoothly to field superintendents.
  • Maintain and expand relationships with established commercial accounts to secure recurring maintenance and equipment retrofit contracts.

What they are looking for

  • Solid foundational knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, ductwork/piping design, airflow dynamics, and Wisconsin building codes.
  • Proven background developing trust and closing business with General Contractors, engineering consultants, and commercial facility owners.
  • High Autonomy & Drive: Self-motivated professional capable of managing multiple high-stakes commercial bids simultaneously without micromanagement.

Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.

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