HVAC Service Estimator: Quotes and Costing for Projects

CFO Trane U.S. Inc.-CFO; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Education and training opportunities

Family building benefits

Job summary

Trane Technologies in Dallas/Fort Worth is seeking a Service Estimator who will prepare quotes for service agreements and related works in support of Service Account Managers. You will build detailed cost estimates covering materials, labor, subcontractors, and equipment, while pricing effectively to help win bids.

Ideal candidates have engineering education or HVAC estimating experience, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple bids in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associates degree in engineering, engineering technology or related study preferred; or minimum of one (1) to three (3) years’ related estimating experience; or minimum five (5) years HVAC Technician experience. Candidates without a 4-year degree are encouraged to apply; we prioritize practical experience, relevant skills, and alignment with our leadership principles.
• Working knowledge of all facets of construction including mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, etc. preferred.
• Preferred experience with financial and business acumen and a history of running projects on time and on budget.
• Proven experience prioritizing tasks in order to meet tight deadlines within a high paced environment with attention to detail.
• Experience working directly with building owners is a plus.
• Flexibility to work overtime/weekends, as required.

Responsibilities

• Create quotes for service agreements and all quoted works in support of our Service Account Managers and Controls Service Account Managers.
• Responsible for the cost estimates consisting of materials, sub-contractors, purchased equipment, labor (start-up, service work, etc.), and other construction-related activities created by personnel to assist Account Managers in bidding on or determining price of project.
• Develops detailed scope based on Account Managers design-build scope.
• Creates detailed cost estimates including system sketches, scope definition, exceptions/exclusions, preliminary proposal, vendor/sub-contractor quotes, and points list.
• Responsible for the take-off and pricing of purchased equipment to ensure accuracy of quantity, size, configuration, voltage, options, etc.
• Responsible for identifying possible cost saving opportunities and/or risk items that will occur on various projects.
• Maintains competitive advantage by staying current with industry standards.
• Develops the scope of work for sub-contractors.
• Optimizes job costs by negotiating prices with vendors/sub-contractors through quotations for materials and services.
• Responsible for holding job pre-bid meeting with Account Managers to review scope, strategy, etc.

Skills

Estimating experience

HVAC knowledge

Budget management

Deadline driven

Education

Engineering degree preferred

HVAC technician experience 5+ years

Job description

Trane Technologies in Dallas/Fort Worth is seeking a Service Estimator who will prepare quotes for service agreements and related works in support of Service Account Managers. You will build detailed cost estimates covering materials, labor, subcontractors, and equipment, while pricing effectively to help win bids.

Ideal candidates have engineering education or HVAC estimating experience, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple bids in a fast-paced environment.