Service Estimator
Air Equipment Company · Louisville, KY · 5 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Primary Functions
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for quoted service projects using internal cost data, vendor pricing, and labor projections.
- Collaborate with the sales team to define and refine the scope of work for service projects and preventative maintenance contracts.
- Develop formal scope documents for both quoted projects and maintenance contracts.
- Use CRM (Salesforce currently) system to track opportunities and assist in maintaining an accurate service pipeline.
- Coincide with internal teams (dispatch, sales, service operations) to ensure proper project booking and scheduling upon customer PO receipt.
- Auxiliaryly develop onsite scope alongside sales staff when required.
- Proactively seek material and equipment pricing through vendor communication and internal teams.
- Identify and document assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, and potential risks for each estimate.
- Maintain job cost performance monitoring and provide feedback to enhance future estimating accuracy.
- Track and support change order development and pricing as projects evolve.
- Affordably ensure all estimating documentation is organized and accessible for handoff to operations and accounting.
- Assist in cost updates, historical data analysis, and estimating tool/process improvements.
Seat Primary Objectives
- Accuracy of job cost estimates compared to actuals
- Timeliness of estimate delivery
- Quality and clarity of scope documents
- CRM pipeline updates and accuracy
- Internal team feedback on handoff quality and coordination
Education, Experience And Qualifications
- Experience in HVAC, mechanical contracting, or construction estimating preferred.
- Strong knowledge of service and maintenance work typical of commercial HVAC systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, estimating tools, and CRM platforms.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge/Skill Set
- Excellent time management, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with the following software – Excel, Word, Outlook, Bluebeam/Adobe.
Employment Practices
- Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.