- Company: Cogent Analytics
- Location: Lubbock, Texas
- Salary: Pay not listed
Cogent Analytics at a glance
cogentanalytics.comCogent Analytics (cogentanalytics.com) is a U.S. firm repeatedly named to the Inc. 5000, including a 2026 listing that marks its eighth appearance after earlier multi-year recognition. Coverage also highlights leadership recognition such as Andrew Acer on The Business Journals’ 2026 40 Under 40.
Estimator - HVAC at Cogentanalytics in Lubbock, Texas
What This Role Involves
The Estimator is accountable for the accuracy, completeness, defensibility, and profitability of all commercial plumbing estimates produced by the organization. This role functions as a core revenue-generation and margin-protection position, responsible for converting qualified bid opportunities into disciplined, competitive, and executable proposals.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and comprehensive estimates for HVAC projects
- Analyze project requirements to determine the most cost-effective solutions
- Ensure all bids are defensible and meet company standards
- Collaborate with sales, engineering, and other departments to ensure proposals align with client needs
- Contribute to the profitability of projects through efficient bid preparation and negotiation
Who We're Looking For
We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills who can deliver high-quality estimates that support our growth goals. The ideal candidate should have experience in HVAC estimation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as an Estimator or similar role
- Strong understanding of HVAC systems and materials
- Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Why Join Cogentanalytics
Cogentanalytics offers a dynamic environment where you can grow professionally while contributing to the success of our company. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction creates an engaging workplace culture.
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Working in Lubbock, Texas
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The job is on-site in Lubbock, Texas. Texas is the most populous Southern U.S. state, bordering Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Mexico to the south—see Wikipedia.
Texas is the most populous state in the Southern United States. It borders the American states of Louisiana to the east, Arkansas to the northeast, Oklahoma to the north, and New Mexico to the west. To the south and southwest, it has an international border with the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas, along a natural boundary formed by the Rio Grande. Texas has a coa
Note: US observes a public holiday on Sep 7 — Labour Day.
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 206,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in Texas: 2.9% below the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Texas: $7.25/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Texas: $71,814 — via FRED
Home prices in Texas (year over year): +1.2% — via FRED
Median household income in Lubbock County: $63,367 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Lubbock County: 17 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Lubbock County: Drove Alone (78%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Lubbock County: 89% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: In Town Inn, listed 2022 (140m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 74°F / low 47°F year-round (summers around 92°F, winters around 28°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Above average walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $990/mo · $1,175/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 982m (3,222 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
Build the skills for this role
Useful strengths include HVAC system knowledge, accurate blueprint takeoffs, vendor pricing fluency, and clear written bids. No certification resources were supplied for this posting.
Be ready to walk a sample takeoff, explain how you validate labor and material assumptions, and describe a bid where incomplete drawings or scope changes forced a re-estimate.
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Strong fit for estimators who price HVAC work carefully and state assumptions clearly in a growth-focused consulting environment.
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Listing facts
- Role Estimator – HVAC
- Employer Cogent Analytics
- Location Lubbock, Texas
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 21, 2026
- Apply by September 20, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (254 words)
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