Special Projects Estimator (HVAC)

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About the role

The Turnkey Estimator role is essential to support the Roanoke Area’s four sales offices across a large geographic footprint and sustain the sales pipeline needed to achieve booking targets. This position will help maintain estimating capacity, manage workload effectively, and provide timely, accurate support for active and future opportunities across the region.

Where the work is prioritized: engaging with customers. When not directly interacting with customers, collaborate with colleagues in your office.

Responsibilities

• 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 or plans and specifications developed and published for competitive bidding through contracting channels.
• Creates detailed cost estimates including system sketches, scope definition, exceptions/exclusions, preliminary proposal, vendor/sub-contractor quotes, and points list.
• Collects project data needed to assemble project scope and estimate.
• Utilize any relevant plans, specifications, and knowledge of construction industry to analyze project needs and compile detailed cost estimates.
• Responsible for the take-off and pricing of purchased equipment to ensure accuracy of quantity, size, configuration, voltage, options, etc.
• Review bid documents, existing conditions, and subcontractor proposals for potential conflicts and constructability issues.
• Responsible for holding pre-bid meeting with Account Managers to review scope, strategy, etc.
• Responsible for identifying possible cost saving opportunities and/or risk items that will occur on various projects.
• Optimizes job costs by negotiating prices with vendors/sub-contractors through quotations for materials and services.
• Assist Account Manager with determining the need for out-sourced engineering involvement and work with Operations / Fulfillment group to improve and control cost variations in labor, material and electrical subcontract through pre-bid validation and post-mortems.
• Provide key technical support in pursuit of Trane business, including participation on strategic job acquisition teams.
• Assist and support all efforts of acquisition and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• Project Management and/or HVACR related work experience required.
• Experience with construction estimating, project bidding, and/or procurement.
• Working knowledge of all facets of construction including mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems and knowledge with the operation of HVAC systems, electrical systems and temperature controls.
• Understanding of construction methods/practices and ability to communicate with and direct subcontractors in an effort to obtain critical proposal information.
• Flexibility to work outside normal work hours/weekends, as required, including some travel with occasional overnight stays.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations including, but not limited to: DUI, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless/Careless Driving, or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.

Pay

Annual Base Salary Range: $98,926.66 - $126,200.00 (Salary)

Incentive Eligible: Yes

Sales Commission Eligible: No

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation.

Benefits

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives.
• Family building benefits including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

This is a Safety Sensitive role, which may require passing additional drug screening.