HVAC Estimator

Description
The AER Commercial Estimator supports DNE’s estimating efforts for applied product lines by preparing accurate, timely cost estimates and proposals for a variety of HVAC projects. This role manages projects from bid receipt through submission, analyzing mechanical plans to evaluate system capacity, design feasibility, and code compliance, while suggesting design adjustments as needed. The Commercial Estimator collaborates with internal teams, customers, and other stakeholders to ensure proposals are complete, competitive, and aligned with project requirements – all supporting commercial HVAC system quoting. Additionally, this position serves as a key resource to customers, sales teams, and branch personnel by delivering reliable project information and responsive help desk support.

Position Responsibilities may include:

May include:

Quotation Management and Project Fulfillment

Receive requests for quotations and prepare responses in an accurate and timely manner
Prepare cost estimates by analyzing Mechanical plans / HVAC Plans and project requirements
Confer with customers, sales account managers, and/or outside sales engineers to assess equipment needs and to determine system requirements for projects
Plan and modify product configurations to meet customer needs
Generate submittals which include accurate drawings and product data
Recommend improved products, systems or equipment to customers, specifying how such changes will lower costs or increase efficiency

AER “Help Desk” and Sales Support

Serve as internal AER resource to project stakeholders, including:
Customers
Sales Account Managers
Branch Teams
Outside Sales Engineers
Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements, in order to support and promote the sale of company products, and to provide technical support
Provide technical and non-technical support and services to customers, architects, engineers, or ABCO colleagues regarding the use, operation, and maintenance of equipment

Knowledge and Skills:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word
Ability to learn and effectively utilize DNE’s CRM platform and other required business systems
Basic understanding of the refrigeration cycle
Some understanding of HVAC systems preferred but not required
Strong organizational and time management skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
Positive flexible attitude, with a can-do approach to solving challenges
Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job.
Experience:

Previous HVAC experience preferred but not required
Education:

Bachelors degree or higher required
Engineering degree preferred.
People Management: No

Physical Requirements / Working Environment:

Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with reasonable accommodations.  
Reports to:

Director, AER/Inside Sales