Junior Estimator & Sales Engineer

Job description

Junior Estimator / Sales Engineer — Air Chek Industries (British Columbia)

Air Chek Industries is expanding into British Columbia. We are a trusted HVAC manufacturer representative and supplier with over 40 years of experience supporting mechanical and sheet metal contractors, consulting engineers, and manufacturing partners across Western Canada. Air Chek provides bid and specification support, technical and application expertise, and disciplined project coordination, supporting commercial and industrial projects from early design and bidding through procurement, delivery, and post-installation support.

Position Overview

As a Junior Estimator / Sales Engineer with Air Chek BC, you will support commercial and industrial HVAC projects from initial bid through execution. This hybrid role combines estimating, project coordination, and technical sales support.

You will split your time between preparing project bids and take-offs, managing assigned projects through execution, and supporting the sales engineering side of the business by working with contractors, consulting engineers, design teams, manufacturing partners, and Air Chek management on technical and application-related projects, including design-assist opportunities and product application support.

This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in HVAC estimating, technical sales, and project management while gaining exposure to the design and technical side of the industry.

As we establish and grow our BC operations, individuals who are flexible, adaptable, and open to taking on new responsibilities will be well positioned to grow with the business long term.

Reporting to: Branch Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit project bids using Air Chek’s established estimating and bidding processes
• Perform HVAC and Mechanical Equipment take-offs using estimating software
• Complete material take-offs and review project drawings, schedules, and specifications
• Price represented products and prepare accurate quotations for local projects
• Support purchasing, order entry, and project coordination activities to ensure smooth project execution
• Manage assigned projects from bid award through execution using Air Chek’s project management processes
• Work with contractors, engineers, consultants, and internal teams to support technical product selection and application requirements
• Assist with design-assist projects and technical sales initiatives alongside management and manufacturing partners
• Support product presentations, technical discussions, and application reviews as needed
• Serve as a product and technical resource for customers, engineers, and internal teams
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with contractors, engineers, customers, and manufacturing partners working alongside management as needed
• Solicit and analyze customer feedback related to product performance and value
• Meet and strive to exceed sales targets and standard margin goals
• Develop and implement action plans to resolve conflicts, scheduling challenges, and timeline issues
• Participate in industry events, customer meetings, and technical presentations as required
• Identify, monitor, and respond to project and operational risks

Qualifications & Experience

• Mechanical Engineering Technology diploma, Engineering degree, technical diploma, or equivalent relevant industry education and experience preferred
• Candidates with mechanical engineering education, technical office experience, or a background in HVAC, mechanical, or plumbing industries will be strongly preferred
• Experience in HVAC sales, estimating, inside sales, quotations, project coordination, technical sales, or project support within the HVAC, mechanical, or plumbing industries is considered a strong asset
• Experience working for a HVAC supplier, manufacturer representative firm, mechanical contractor, plumbing contractor, consulting engineering firm, or in a similar capacity in a related industry is considered a strong asset
• Minimum 1–5 years of relevant office-based experience in estimating, quotations, technical sales, project coordination, inside sales, or project management preferred
• Bluebeam, Planswift, OnScreen and material take-off experience are considered major assets for this role
• Strong blueprint comprehension and experience reviewing drawings, schedules, and specifications
• Experience with estimating software such as Bluebeam or similar tools is considered a strong asset
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, or design coordination tools considered an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project)
• Strong technical aptitude with a willingness to learn HVAC product application and system design

Core Skills & Attributes

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional and confident customer-facing presence
• Effective planning, organization, and time management abilities
• Proven problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
• Adaptable, flexible, and collaborative approach to work
• Strong technical aptitude and analytical thinking skills
• Interest in growing into technical sales, project management, and customer-facing responsibilities over time

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health and vision care

Work Location: In person

Pay: From $62,500.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match

Work Location: In person