HVAC, Plumbing, Mechanical Construction, Trades-to-Office Career Path

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Location: Greater Huntsville, AL Area (Training conducted onsite initially. Long term flexibility for hybrid options) 

Pay Rate: $22-$32/hour + Performance Bonus + Overtime Opportunity

Opportunity to transition out of field work into office-based construction management! 

If you've worked around HVAC systems, plumbing, mechanical construction, commercial trades, firestop, sheet metal, project coordination, or construction operations—and you're looking for a long-term career path with real growth – we welcome your application!

We're partnering with a highly respected commercial construction specialty contractor that plays a critical role in some of the country's most important facilities, including healthcare campuses, mission-critical infrastructure, medical facilities, and large-scale commercial projects.

If you're mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, enjoy solving problems, and want a clear path into estimating, project management, or construction leadership, you'll be surrounded by people invested in helping you succeed.

What You'll Do

As a Junior Estimator, you'll help transform construction drawings and specifications into accurate project estimates while learning the commercial bidding process from experienced professionals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Review construction drawings, plans, and bid documents
• Perform quantity takeoffs and scaling from project plans
• Learn how mechanical systems are installed and coordinated
• Assist with estimating commercial construction projects
• Analyze specifications and engineering documents
• Support bid preparation and proposal development
• Work with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams to gather pricing information
• Follow up on customer questions and project clarifications
• Participate in team meetings and project discussions
• Learn bid leveling, project scoping, and document interpretation
• Develop expertise in commercial mechanical systems and specialty construction applications
• Collaborate closely with estimators, project managers, and operations leadership

Compensation & Perks:

Competitive Compensation

• $22-$25/hour for early-career candidates
• Up to $32/hour for candidates with HVAC, plumbing, mechanical construction, estimating, or closely related experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Overtime available
• Direct-hire permanent position

Schedule

Choose the schedule that works best for you:

• 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Benefits

• Company-paid employee medical coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Vacation program with increased accrual based on tenure
• Flexible time-off scheduling
• Stable, long-term career opportunity with a growing organization

Why People Stay

The company has built a reputation for developing talent internally and promoting from within. Many team members have long tenures and have advanced into leadership, project management, and senior estimating roles.

Career Growth Opportunities

This role can lead to:

• Estimator
• Senior Estimator
• Regional Estimator
• Project Manager
• Preconstruction Leadership Roles

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in one or more of the following:
  • HVAC
  • Plumbing
  • Mechanical Construction
  • Commercial Construction
  • Sheet Metal
  • Firestop / Penetration Firestop
  • Specialty Construction Trades
  • Construction Coordination
  • Estimating Support
  • Military Engineering, Construction, Mechanical, or Technical Experience

OR

• Strong mechanical aptitude with construction or trades exposure and a desire to learn estimating
  

No degree required.

This is an opportunity to learn a specialized skill set, work alongside experienced professionals, and build a long-term career with a company that values mentorship, growth, and people.

Additional Information

This position is primarily an onsite role during the initial training period. Long-term work location flexibility may be considered based on business needs, performance, and geographic alignment.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Local candidates only.