HVAC Estimator

Overview

About CAVH HVAC

We are a leading commercial HVAC material supplier. Our goal is to effectively promote HVAC equipment sales in the commercial construction market while delivering exceptional service to our customers.

Summary: The Estimator will provide essential inside technical support, assisting our Outside Sales Engineers in generating estimates for HVAC materials on commercial and industrial projects.

• Review Plans and Specifications: Analyze construction plans to generate accurate material quotations from our diverse product lines.
• Sales
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with sales teams to promote and support the sale of HVAC equipment, ensuring exceptional service for customers.
• Material Take-Offs: Utilize software to create detailed material take-off lists from construction drawings.
• Equipment Selection and Pricing: Accurately select and price equipment based on specifications and manufacturer data. Cross reference material when we are not basis of design.
• Quotation Development: Work closely with Sales Engineers to produce strategic quotations and ensure prompt distribution to contractors.
• Effective Communication: Maintain clear communication with Sales, factory representatives, and customers to facilitate timely and accurate quotes.
• Initial Plan Reviews: Conduct initial reviews of plans and coordinate with appropriate factories for pricing.
• Special Discount Requests: Submit approval requests efficiently while managing the bid list.
• Manage Workload: Effectively maintain focus in a deadline-driven environment.

Spending significant time at a workstation and using a computer.

• Passionate about customer service
• Positive, energetic, and solution-oriented.
• Skilled in recognizing and capitalizing on opportunities.
• Driven by success.

• Education: Engineering degree (preferably Mechanical Engineering), Building Construction degree, or comparable industry experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in commercial HVAC products.
• Skills: Technical Aptitude with strong technical knowledge and attention to detail; excellent organizational abilities and time management; proficiency in Windows-based software, basic math skills, and strong written and verbal communication; adaptability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment, both independently and in a team.

• Remote office with travel required to other CAVH offices.

• This role reports to the Head of Estimating.

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays