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Service Estimator jobs are open across construction, manufacturing, HVAC, roofing, and restoration, from entry-level field estimators to senior project estimators and estimating managers, with specializations in commercial bidding, residential takeoffs, and insurance scopes. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Texas AirSystems has been shaping the HVAC landscape in Texas for over four decades. With 500+ team members and seven offices statewide, we partner with over 60 leading manufacturers to deliver custom, high-performance solutions that stand the test of time.
Here, your work matters. You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, rewards curiosity, and gives you the tools to keep growing. Whether you're just getting started or looking for your next big challenge, this is a place where you can thrive and make a real impact.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Service Estimator, with project management experience. The Estimator/Project Manager will be responsible for estimation of quoted service, preventative maintenance contracts and the basic execution and management of mechanical HVAC projects. The candidate must have experience in a commercial HVAC environment, excellent communication, and teaming skills. Position requires a high level of correspondence with sales team, customers, vendors, technicians, and area service managers.
Responsibilities
- High attention to detail.
- Work with the sales team and operations management to estimate mechanical service and preventative maintenance costs.
- Performs quality estimates for the repair/installation of mechanical equipment and mechanical systems.
- Issue intelligent and perceptive Request for Information (RFIs) when required.
- Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates in a timely manner.
- Organize sub‐contractor and vendor quotations, and ensure quotes meet contract documents.
- Maintain relationships with sub‐contractors and clients.
- Prepares, coordinates, and evaluates subcontractor bid packages.
- Attend pre-bid walk-throughs periodically.
- Work with salespeople to clearly identify scope.
- Participate in turnover meetings and work with the service technicians and area service managers to define scope and material.
- Manage project to margin expectations.
- Manage customer expectations.
- Provide project close and documentation as required.
- Communication to all affected during and at the project conclusion:
- Sales
- Service Admin/Operations
- Area Service Manager
- Work with service admin/operations to close out project, bill, and collect.
The Required Profile
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or related field and minimum 3 years' experience working in the construction field in similar and/or related position; or equivalent combination of education and experience in commercial HVAC service.
- Typically, 3-5 years' experience estimating HVAC Mechanical Service
- Proficiency with a mechanical estimating software a plus
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Strong math and analytical skills.
- Ability to read and interpret equipment submittal data and Operations and Maintenance manuals
- Graduate from recognized engineering or construction management program is an asset.
- Mix of field and office experience will be helpful.
- Strong PC skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Other Skills & Abilities
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.
Environmental Requirements
Will be required to work in an office environment and possibly, occasionally in the field.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone, reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Salary ranges listed are dependent upon a candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the specific role and location.
Texas AirSystems has been shaping the HVAC landscape in Texas for over four decades. With 500+ team members and seven offices statewide, we partner with over 60 leading manufacturers to deliver custom, high-performance solutions that stand the test of time.
Here, your work matters. You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, rewards curiosity, and gives you the tools to keep growing. Whether you're just getting started or looking for your next big challenge, this is a place where you can thrive and make a real impact.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Service Estimator, with project management experience. The Estimator/Project Manager will be responsible for estimation of quoted service, preventative maintenance contracts and the basic execution and management of mechanical HVAC projects. The candidate must have experience in a commercial HVAC environment, excellent communication, and teaming skills. Position requires a high level of correspondence with sales team, customers, vendors, technicians, and area service managers.
Responsibilities
- High attention to detail.
- Work with the sales team and operations management to estimate mechanical service and preventative maintenance costs.
- Performs quality estimates for the repair/installation of mechanical equipment and mechanical systems.
- Issue intelligent and perceptive Request for Information (RFIs) when required.
- Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates in a timely manner.
- Organize sub‐contractor and vendor quotations, and ensure quotes meet contract documents.
- Maintain relationships with sub‐contractors and clients.
- Prepares, coordinates, and evaluates subcontractor bid packages.
- Attend pre-bid walk-throughs periodically.
- Work with salespeople to clearly identify scope.
- Participate in turnover meetings and work with the service technicians and area service managers to define scope and material.
- Manage project to margin expectations.
- Manage customer expectations.
- Provide project close and documentation as required.
- Communication to all affected during and at the project conclusion:
- Sales
- Service Admin/Operations
- Area Service Manager
- Work with service admin/operations to close out project, bill, and collect.
The Required Profile
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or related field and minimum 3 years' experience working in the construction field in similar and/or related position; or equivalent combination of education and experience in commercial HVAC service.
- Typically, 3-5 years' experience estimating HVAC Mechanical Service
- Proficiency with a mechanical estimating software a plus
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Strong math and analytical skills.
- Ability to read and interpret equipment submittal data and Operations and Maintenance manuals
- Graduate from recognized engineering or construction management program is an asset.
- Mix of field and office experience will be helpful.
- Strong PC skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Other Skills & Abilities
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.
Environmental Requirements
Will be required to work in an office environment and possibly, occasionally in the field.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone, reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Salary ranges listed are dependent upon a candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the specific role and location.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in service estimator jobs.
- 2 or more years of estimating experience in a specific construction or service trade
- Proficiency in estimating or takeoff software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar tools
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction documents, and project specifications
- Experience preparing detailed material, labor, and subcontractor cost breakdowns
- Strong math and analytical skills for calculating quantities, margins, and job costs
- Knowledge of local labor rates, material pricing, and subcontractor bid processes
Tips for Your Service Estimator Job Search
Quantify your bid volume on your resume
Hiring managers want to see the scale of your estimating work. List the number of bids you prepared per month, the total contract values you estimated, and your average win rate so employers can gauge your output and accuracy.
List every estimating software you know
Estimating roles require proficiency in specific takeoff and pricing tools. Name every platform you've used in your skills section, including cloud-based takeoff tools, construction cost databases, and any trade-specific software relevant to your specialty.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists service estimator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your trade specialty
Estimating skills don't transfer equally across trades. A background in mechanical or electrical work won't substitute for a roofing or civil scope without retraining. Filter openings by trade type first so you're only applying where your pricing knowledge is directly relevant.
Prepare a sample scope or takeoff for interviews
Many hiring managers give estimating candidates a mock takeoff exercise during the interview. Review a set of blueprints beforehand and practice walking through your process out loud, because explaining your methodology matters as much as getting the numbers right.
Negotiate based on your bid accuracy rate
When discussing compensation, tie your ask to your win rate and the contract values you've successfully closed. Employers weight this data heavily for estimators because accurate bids directly affect company margins, which gives you concrete leverage in salary conversations.
Service Estimator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most service estimators?
The most active employers for service estimators right now are MAZZELLA, Trane Technologies, and Christian Brothers Automotive, and the most openings are in Texas, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to track commercial construction activity and storm or disaster restoration cycles in each region.
How many service estimator jobs are remote?
About 6% of service estimator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote roles concentrated in inside sales estimating, insurance restoration scoping, and software-based takeoff work. Field-dependent trades like mechanical, roofing, and site work still require in-person site visits and are rarely fully remote.
How do you become a service estimator?
Most service estimators start with field experience in a trade, then move into estimating by learning to read blueprints and use takeoff software. Getting familiar with a construction cost database, shadowing an experienced estimator on bids, and completing a construction management or estimating certificate program all accelerate the transition. Some employers also promote strong project coordinators into estimating roles.
Can you get a service estimator job with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire junior or assistant estimators with limited formal experience if you have a solid trade background or a construction-related degree. The most practical way in is to demonstrate you can read plans, understand material quantities, and work with pricing tools. Applying to smaller contractors or specialty subcontractors is often more realistic than starting at a large general contractor.
What does the service estimator interview process look like?
Most service estimator interviews include a phone screen with HR or a hiring manager, followed by a technical interview where you walk through how you build a bid. Many employers give candidates a sample set of plans or a scope document and ask you to identify costs, flag assumptions, or explain your process. References from past project managers or operations leads carry significant weight at the offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to service estimator jobs?
You can find and apply to service estimator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your trade specialty and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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