Service - Estimator - Texas AirSystems

Service Estimator

Reports to: General Manager Service & Solutions

FLSA Status: Exempt

The Company

Texas AirSystems is the largest independent HVAC Equipment and Solutions provider in Texas. Our company has grown to five offices and over 400 employees throughout Texas, with headquarters in Irving, next to the DFW airport. We are proud members of ASA, ASHRAE, BOMA, CEF, TEXO & USGBC. We represent over 50 manufacturers, offering innovative systems with a flexibility of equipment and solutions to best match each application. We work with industry professionals and end users from the conceptual stage of projects to provide energy efficient, value‐added solutions to their complex problems.

Our overall mission is simple: we want to create value and make a difference every day in our journey to be the best HVAC sales and service organization in North America. We believe we can succeed in that mission by being the BEST provider for our clients, the BEST partner for manufacturers, the BEST company for our employees, and the BEST investment for our current and future shareholders.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Service Estimator, with service technician experience. The Estimator will be responsible for estimation of quoted service, preventative maintenance contracts and the basic execution and management of mechanical HVAC projects. The candidate must have experience in a commercial HVAC environment, excellent communication, detailed oriented and great teaming skills. Position requires a high level of correspondence with sales team, customers, vendors, mechanics and the operations team.

Responsibilities

• High attention to detail.
• Work with the sales team and operations management to estimate mechanical service and preventative maintenance costs.
• Performs quality estimates for the repair/installation of mechanical equipment and mechanical systems.
• Issue intelligent and perceptive RFIs.
• Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates in a timely manner.
• Organize sub‐contractor and vendor quotations, and ensure quotes meet contract documents.
• Maintain relationships with sub‐contractors and clients.
• Prepares, coordinates, and evaluates subcontractor bid packages.
• Attend pre-bid walk-thru's periodically.
• Work with salespeople to clearly identify scope.
• Participate in turnover meetings and work with the operations and service managers to define scope and material.

The Required Profile

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in the HVAC/R field in similar and/or related position; or equivalent combination of education and experience in commercial HVAC service.
• Previous experience estimating HVAC Mechanical Service is a plus.
• Proficiency with a mechanical estimating software a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment submittal data and Operations and Maintenance manuals.
• Mix of field and office experience will be helpful.
• Strong PC skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Other Skills & Abilities

Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.

Environmental Requirements

Will be required to work in an office environment and possibly, occasionally in the field.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone, reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Texas AirSystems is an Equal Opportunity Employer