| Location | Saint Louis, Missouri |
| Salary | $60,000–$85,000 Per Year |
Earth City, MO | Full-time | In-Office
Employment Type: Full-time,in-office — Monday through Friday
Location: St Louis, MO
Compensation: $60,000–$85,000base, Plus bonuses [depending on experience]
Team: Lead role — directsa team of estimators and manages the bid board
Experience: 3–5+ yearsestimating air-side HVAC equipment
Full benefits package Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO
Structured onboarding with training at 3–4 manufacturerfacilities (all travel covered)
Work with current Established book of contractorbusiness — you're not building from zero
Hands-on transition period with the outgoing lead — agenuine training handoff, not a thrown-into-the-deep-end situation
This is a lead estimator seatopening due to a planned retirement — which means something rare: a real,structured handoff from the person who built the role. You'll have time tolearn the accounts, the rhythm, and the quirks of the bid board before you'rerunning it solo. The customers are established, the contractor relationships arein place, and the team around you is already functioning. You're stepping intosomething that works, with the chance to make it yours.
The work itself is air-side HVACequipment estimating — VAV boxes, fan terminals, fire dampers, louvers, heaters— for an established manufacturer's rep serving the St. Louis metro market.You'll own the bid board, which means pricing your own projects and directingthree other estimators: assigning bids, tracking deadlines, and making surenothing slips. The pace is steady — roughly 25 bids a week across the team —not a sweatshop, but a role that rewards people who stay organized and keepothers accountable.
If you're detail-obsessed aboutspecs and pricing and also comfortable telling your teammates what's on theirplate for the day, this is exactly the role built for you. The position isfully in-office in St Louis, MO, five days a week.
Estimating & Bid Management
Prepare accurate cost estimates, pricing, and proposalsfor air-side HVAC equipment on commercial projects
Read and interpret plans, specifications, and addendato produce complete, accurate quotations
Manage the bid board — assign approximately 25 bids perweek across a team of four estimators
Track deadlines and follow up with the estimating teamto ensure on-time submittal of every bid
Document and organize project files to maintain acomplete, accurate record of all bids and proposals
Customer & TechnicalSupport
Build and maintain relationships with contractor,engineering, and architectural customers
Provide technical guidance on product capabilities,system design, and equipment selection
Prepare submittals, release orders, and track ordersthrough to delivery for customers
Communicate shipping information, expedite when needed,and manage warranty or damage claims as required
Address customer questions and concerns quickly andprofessionally
Team Leadership
Direct day-to-day workflow for a team of threeestimators — assigning projects and managing throughput
Hold the team accountable to deadlines withoutmicromanaging the technical work
Support onboarding and development of junior estimatorsas needed
3–5+ years of estimating experience specifically inair-side HVAC equipment — VAV boxes, fan terminals, fire dampers, louvers,heaters, or similar air distribution products
Background from a manufacturer's rep, mechanicalcontractor, or HVAC distributor — all three are strong fits
Ability to read and interpret commercial constructionplans, specs, and addenda
Comfortable directing others and managing deadlinesacross a small team
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
Strong written and verbal communication skills withboth technical and non-technical audiences
Must reside within approximately 30 minutes of St Louis,MO — this is a fully in-office role
Preferred
Associate or Bachelor's degree in engineeringtechnology, construction management, or a related field
Experience with Bluebeam Revu or similar takeoffsoftware
Familiarity with manufacturer pricing programs (note:these are learned on the job — not a screen-out)
A strong fit for air-side HVAC estimators who are readyto step into a lead role and run a bid board, not just fill one
Ideal for someone who's detail-obsessed about specs andpricing AND comfortable directing people — both matter equally here
Open to candidates from manufacturer's reps, mechanicalcontractors, or distributors with the right equipment background
A genuine leadership opportunity with an establishedteam, established accounts, and a structured transition from the outgoing lead
Not the right fit for construction, structural, orpiping estimators — this role is specific to air-side equipment and airdistribution products
Competitive base salary, $60,000–$85,000 PLUS Bonuses –(base rate depending on experience)
Full benefits package Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO ANDMore
Full benefits package Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO ANDMore