Are you a recent engineering or engineering technology graduate looking to start your career in construction? Airstream Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. is looking for a curious, detail-oriented person to join our construction team. You will work alongside experienced estimators and project managers, learning how HVAC projects move from drawings and pricing through to construction and completion. No previous estimating or project management experience is required.

A little about us

Founded in 1990, Airstream has grown into a team of approximately 50 professionals. We specialize in HVAC recent construction, service and maintenance, and take pride in delivering practical solutions, strong client relationships and reliable work.

What you’ll do

Estimating & pre-construction

- Learn to review mechanical drawings, specifications and tender documents to understand project scope.
- Assist with equipment, ductwork, sheet metal and material takeoffs, cost estimates and bid submissions.
- Work with Construction and Service department to prepare quotes and collaborate with new/existing clients
- Request and compare supplier and subcontractor pricing, and help identify scope gaps or alternatives.
- Organize bid documents, clarifications and tender deadlines with support from the estimating team.

Project coordination

- Help track RFIs, shop drawings, submittals, material orders and project documentation.
- Support project schedules, cost tracking, progress updates and close-out activities.
- Communicate with field teams, project managers, suppliers, engineers and general contractors; participate in site visits when appropriate.

What you’ll learn You will gain practical exposure to HVAC equipment, ductwork, controls, construction drawings, design builds, pricing and project delivery. As your skills develop,



you will take on greater responsibility for estimates, project coordination and client communication, with guidance from experienced team members.

A little about you

- Recent graduate of a diploma or degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Building Systems, Construction Management or a related technical field.
- Preference for applicants with relevant BCIT engineering or engineering technology education, particularly Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Systems; comparable programs are also welcome.
- Comfortable with numbers, technical problem-solving and learning to interpret drawings.
- Familiar with Microsoft Excel and PDF documents; experience with CAD or drawing takeoff software is an asset, not a requirement.
- Organized, dependable, willing to ask questions and comfortable working with both office and field teams.
- Co-op placements, capstone projects, construction exposure or HVAC knowledge are assets.

Why Airstream?

- Hands-on training, mentorship and opportunities to grow with an ambitious growing company.
- Exposure to real construction projects and direct collaboration with senior leadership.
- Competitive pay, extended health and dental benefits, and a group RRSP program.
- Paid time off, on-site parking, company events, casual dress and additional employee benefits.

Please submit your resume if you fit this role’s requirements. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview; no phone inquiries, please. Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Junior HVAC Estimator / Project Coordinator (Burnaby)
🏢 Airstream Holdings
📍 Burnaby