HVAC Service Estimator — Quotes & Cost Optimization

CFO Trane U.S. Inc.-CFO; Melody Hills (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trane Technologies in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a Service Estimator to join our team, supporting Account Managers and building owners with precise quotes.

You will develop detailed cost estimates for materials, subcontractors, equipment, and labor, create scope definitions, and price proposals to win service contracts.

A degree in engineering or related field is preferred, along with HVAC experience; this onsite role requires coordinating bids while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in engineering, engineering technology or related study preferred; or minimum of one to three years’ related estimating experience; or minimum five years HVAC Technician experience.

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

Cost analysis

Bid management

Vendor negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associate degree in engineering technology

Job description

Trane Technologies in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a Service Estimator to join our team, supporting Account Managers and building owners with precise quotes.

You will develop detailed cost estimates for materials, subcontractors, equipment, and labor, create scope definitions, and price proposals to win service contracts.

A degree in engineering or related field is preferred, along with HVAC experience; this onsite role requires coordinating bids while meeting tight deadlines.