A Day in the Life with Shelbie Tobias

Shelbie Tobias, HVAC Senior Estimator

Shelbie Tobias is an HVAC Senior Estimator at Lee Mechanical, where she helps build accurate bids for projects ranging from schools and hospitals to warehouses and other commercial facilities. By reviewing plans, specifications, and estimating details, she helps set projects up for success before work begins in the field. Shelbie enjoys the constant learning that comes with an evolving industry and values Lee's inclusive, growth-oriented culture.

"It's a very open-door company. You can be yourself, you can grow, and they leave a lot of room for possibilities and opportunities."

The projects I work on range from schools and hospitals to warehouses and other commercial construction projects.

When I come in to work, I'll get my plans and specs to put together a bid so we can hopefully win the job we've been invited to.

My favorite part of the job is that the industry is always evolving and new products are coming out that we have to apply to the different bids we're putting together.

The tools and technology we use involve auto bid and blue beam, which correlate together so that we can finalize our bids.

It's a very open-door company. You can be yourself, you can grow, and they leave a lot of room for possibilities and opportunities.

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