HVAC Service Estimator: Quotes, Budgets & Savings

CFO Trane U.S. Inc.-CFO; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Trane Technologies in Rochester, NY seeks a Service Estimator to prepare quotes for HVAC service projects. You will work with Account Managers and building owners to deliver costed proposals, spanning materials, labor, and subcontractor services while optimizing scope and pricing.

The role requires a degree or equivalent experience in engineering/tech, HVAC knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines. Overtime/weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associates degree in engineering, engineering technology or related study preferred with minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ related experience; or technical certificate with five (5) years related experience; or HVAC Technician experience with combination of education and related field experience.
• Working knowledge of construction aspects including mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems preferred.
• Experience with financial and business acumen and a history of running projects on time and on budget.
• Proven experience prioritizing tasks to meet tight deadlines in a high-paced environment.
• Experience working directly with building owners is a plus.
• Flexibility to work overtime/weekends as required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Create quotes for service agreements and all quoted works in support of our Service Account Managers and Controls Service Account Managers.
• Responsible for cost estimates including materials, sub-contractors, purchased equipment, labor, and other construction-related activities to assist bidding and pricing.
• Develops detailed scope based on design-build scope.
• Creates detailed cost estimates including system sketches, scope definition, exclusions, preliminary proposals, quotes, and cost breakdowns.
• Take-off and pricing of purchased equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Identify cost saving opportunities and risk items for various projects.
• Stay current with industry standards to maintain competitive advantage.
• Develop the scope of work for sub-contractors.
• Negotiate prices with vendors/sub-contractors to optimize job costs.
• Hold pre-bid meetings with Account Managers to review scope and strategy.

Skills

Quotes & estimating

HVAC knowledge

Budgeting & cost control

Vendor negotiation

Project management

Valid driver’s license

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Trane Technologies in Rochester, NY seeks a Service Estimator to prepare quotes for HVAC service projects. You will work with Account Managers and building owners to deliver costed proposals, spanning materials, labor, and subcontractor services while optimizing scope and pricing.

The role requires a degree or equivalent experience in engineering/tech, HVAC knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines. Overtime/weekends may be required.