Estimator, Industrial​/Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC

• Join a rapidly growing refrigeration team working on some of Northern BC’s most exciting commercial and industrial projects
• Earn top-tier salary of $80K-$110
  
  Kwith RRSP matching, full benefits, and paid training opportunities
• Grow your career with a company that invests in your development, supports your progression, and offers long-term advancement opportunities

Yeti Refrigeration was founded in 2016 by Byron and Alison Conroy with a commitment to delivering exceptional refrigeration and HVAC services across Northern BC and the Okanagan. Backed by more than 20 years of industry experience, our ownership team leads a skilled group of Red Seal Refrigeration Mechanics operating from our Prince George and Vernon locations. Our technicians are also Alfa Laval Factory Authorized Service Technicians and Armstrong Pumps factory-trained.

We are proud to support BC’s industrial sector as it brings world-class products to local and global markets. Yeti provides service and maintenance for Ammonia, CO₂, and Freon industrial refrigeration systems across a wide range of industries—including agricultural producers and processors, breweries, wineries, and recreational ice facilities. As a leader in the recreational ice sector, we service more than 30 ice arenas throughout the BC Interior, working proactively with our clients and remaining on call for emergencies.

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Yeti Refrigeration is looking fora full-time Estimator, based in Prince George, or Vernon, B.C.

Reporting to senior leadership, this role is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates for commercial and industrial refrigeration/HVAC projects while supporting service teams with timely and well-documented deficiency quotes.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Preparing cost estimates for refrigeration and HVAC installations, including equipment, materials, labour, and subcontractors
• Developing clear bid proposals outlining scope, assumptions, exclusions, and pricing
• Reviewing technician reports and customer requests to prepare accurate deficiency and repair quotes
• Conducting material and labour takeoffs using drawings, specifications, and site details
• Defining project scopes clearly to prevent execution gaps and ensure project clarity
• Maintaining current pricing databases for equipment, parts, labour, and subcontractors
• Incorporating supplier quotes and market cost changes into all estimates
• Supporting value engineering efforts to propose cost-effective alternatives or system upgrades
• Liaising with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and service technicians throughout the estimating and quoting process
• Supporting negotiations and client discussions during bid and quote follow-up
• Preparing complete and organized estimate documentation to ensure smooth handoff to project and service teams

To qualify, you will need strong technical knowledge of commercial and industrial refrigeration/HVAC systems, along with demonstrated experience preparing cost estimates, bids, or quotes for related projects. A minimum of4 years of experience in refrigeration or HVAC estimating (or a closely related project coordination role) will also be essential. A valid driver's license with the ability to visit local job sites is required.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Diploma/degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, or a related field
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
• Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with digital takeoff tools such as Bluebeam
• Experience working with estimating or project management software (e.g., Procore or Accubid)
• Strong documentation and pricing database management skills
• Comfort interacting with suppliers, subcontractors, technicians, and clients

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines, and the agility to pivot priorities based on project or service demands. You will be detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive, with a…