Estimator, Industrial/Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC

Scout Talent; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading refrigeration company is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their growing team in Vancouver. The role involves preparing accurate cost estimates for refrigeration and HVAC projects, requiring strong technical knowledge and experience in bid preparation. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of relevant experience and a diploma in construction management or mechanical engineering. The position offers a competitive salary of $80K-$110K and excellent benefits, including RRSP matching and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Extended health and dental coverage

Training and professional development

Service vehicle and tools

Vacation starting at 2 weeks

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in refrigeration or HVAC estimating.
• Valid driver's license to visit job sites.
• Experience preparing cost estimates and bids for projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for refrigeration/HVAC installations.
• Develop clear bid proposals and review technician reports.
• Conduct material and labor takeoffs from drawings.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of refrigeration/HVAC

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings

Proficiency in MS Excel

Experience with estimating software

Strong communication skills

Education

Diploma/degree in construction management or mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Bluebeam

Procore

Accubid

Job description

• Join a rapidly growing refrigeration team working on some of Northern BC’s most exciting commercial and industrial projects
• Earn top-tier salary of$80K-$110Kwith RRSP matching, full benefits, and paid training opportunities
• Grow your career with a company that invests in your development, supports your progression, and offers long-term advancement opportunities

About Yeti Refrigeration

Yeti Refrigeration was founded in 2016 by Byron and Alison Conroy with a commitment to delivering exceptional refrigeration and HVAC services across Northern BC and the Okanagan. Backed by more than 20 years of industry experience, our ownership team leads a skilled group of Red Seal Refrigeration Mechanics operating from our Prince George and Vernon locations. Our technicians are also Alfa Laval Factory Authorized Service Technicians and Armstrong Pumps factory-trained.

We are proud to support BC’s industrial sector as it brings world-class products to local and global markets. Yeti provides service and maintenance for Ammonia, CO₂, and Freon industrial refrigeration systems across a wide range of industries—including agricultural producers and processors, breweries, wineries, and recreational ice facilities. As a leader in the recreational ice sector, we service more than 30 ice arenas throughout the BC Interior, working proactively with our clients and remaining on call for emergencies.

For more information, please visit our website: yetirefrigeration.ca/

About the Opportunity

Yeti Refrigeration is looking fora full-timeEstimator, based inPrince George, or Vernon, B.C.

Reporting to senior leadership, this role is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates for commercial and industrial refrigeration/HVAC projects while supporting service teams with timely and well-documented deficiency quotes.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Preparing cost estimates for refrigeration and HVAC installations, including equipment, materials, labour, and subcontractors
• Developing clear bid proposals outlining scope, assumptions, exclusions, and pricing
• Reviewing technician reports and customer requests to prepare accurate deficiency and repair quotes
• Conducting material and labour takeoffs using drawings, specifications, and site details
• Defining project scopes clearly to prevent execution gaps and ensure project clarity
• Maintaining current pricing databases for equipment, parts, labour, and subcontractors
• Incorporating supplier quotes and market cost changes into all estimates
• Supporting value engineering efforts to propose cost-effective alternatives or system upgrades
• Liaising with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and service technicians throughout the estimating and quoting process
• Supporting negotiations and client discussions during bid and quote follow-up
• Preparing complete and organized estimate documentation to ensure smooth handoff to project and service teams

About You

To qualify, you will need strong technical knowledge of commercial and industrial refrigeration/HVAC systems, along with demonstrated experience preparing cost estimates, bids, or quotes for related projects. A minimum of4 years of experiencein refrigeration or HVAC estimating (or a closely related project coordination role) will also be essential. A valid driver's license with the ability to visit local job sites is required.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Diploma/degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, or a related field
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
• Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with digital takeoff tools such as Bluebeam
• Experience working with estimating or project management software (e.g., Procore or Accubid)
• Strong documentation and pricing database management skills
• Comfort interacting with suppliers, subcontractors, technicians, and clients

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines, and the agility to pivot priorities based on project or service demands. You will be detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive, with a collaborative mindset that supports field technicians and project managers alike.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven estimator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a critical role in securing work, supporting service operations, and shaping cost-effective solutions for industrial and commercial refrigeration projects.

About the Benefits

Compensation based on skills and experience is a salary of$80K-$110K, negotiable dependent on skills and experience, along with a host of excellent benefits including:

• Relocation assistance
• Extended health and dental coverage
• Long-term disability insurance
• RRSP matching (5% after one year)
• Service vehicle, safety equipment, tools, and company phone
• Vacation starting at 2 weeks
• Living-out allowance for travel (per diem + accommodations)
• Training and professional development opportunities, including trade shows
• A supportive, close-knit team culture
• Fun social activities, including annual Christmas parties

If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you toapply today!