Overview: With over 150 years of experience,and headquartered in Southern CA, CoolSys is the market-leading indoor environment solutions company. Our full spectrum of best-in-class services includes energy solutions, HVAC & refrigeration installations, remodels, service & maintenance; including controls and lighting. CoolSys serves customers in the retail, commercial, food service, educational, healthcare, and industrial markets.The Project Estimator for CoolSys Energy Solutions (CES) is responsible for generating accurate customer/project quotes based off specific details associated with each scope of work and reflecting all labor/material costs, customer specifications, published plans, and company guidelines in consultation with business leaders.-HVAC, Plumbing, Refrigeration and Energy SolutionsWHY JOIN USWe understand that hiring great people is the foundation of everything we do. Our employee benefits packages include:Competitive pay $70 - $85KMedical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coveragePaid vacation and holidays401(K)matchLife insurance, AD&D and long-term disabilityTuition reimbursementOpportunities availablenationwideEmployee discountson vehicles, hotels, theme parks, select cell phone bills and so much morePet InsuranceLegal Plan, and ID Theft Protection Responsibilities: Energy Solutions Project/BusinessResponsibilities:Receives Invitations to Bid from customers and initiates Requests for Proposal/bid process (RFPs) including downloading documents, auditing available documents against established checklists, and disseminating information to appropriate Estimators.Updates Client Relations Management software (CRM) with all key customer information, bid details, and contact info.Interprets scale drawings, construction specifications, textual scope of work descriptions for customer requirements as well as architectural & structural as affecting the mechanical scopes of work. Surveys material quantities against needs reasonably inferred on the construction documents & specifications.Identifies requirements for subcontractors and/or vendors on the project and solicits those parties' participation.Gathers and assembles all data for the cost estimate using established processes & procedures ensuring an accurate valuation of expected costs. Applies established labor metrics and adjusts for anticipated field conditions derived from the interpretation of project documentation and/or pre-estimating surveys (performed by others).Prepares quotes for Sales/Ops review, including a thorough analysis of customer needs and specifications, accurate valuation of expected materials, equipment, labor, and any subcontractor/vendor costs.All other duties as assigned.People Responsibilities:Communicates items of work identified and included in the cost estimate to the Sales team and executive management as required. Drafts and provides concise scope of work documents to Sales for accurateand effective communication of the offered goods & services to the client.Coordinates with vendors & subcontractors to ensure their scope of work proposals are accurate to the project requirements and consistent among multiple offerors of the same goods & services. Qualifications: JOB REQUIREMENTSProject/Business Management:Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School diploma and 5+ years of experience in Specialty-trades role, such as Construction Estimation, Jobsite Coordination, Project Management, etc. Mechanical construction experience in a specialty trade (HVAC, Refrigeration, Energy Management/Controls) equivalent to a Journeyman (4+ years) field is a plus.Familiar with both basic and advanced mechanical system design practices.Able to manage multiple assignments, setting and balancing competing priorities with strong organizational skills and multi-tasking capability.Able to solve problems, apply good judgement and make decisions that have significant impact on the team’s credibility, operations, and service.Able to effectively use typical business tools including E-Mail, Word, Excel, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, etc.Familiar with automated, on-screen takeoff, estimating software, or drafting software, (i.e.PlanSwift, Quickpen, QuoteSoft, FastEst, AutoCAD, Revit)Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.Ability to use typical business tools including E-Mail, Word, Excel, etc.People Management:Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication and presentation skills.Strong customer service skills, including an ability to proactively address customer issues and concerns and ability to forge strong working relationships with customers and coworkers.Able to understand opposing points of view on highly complex issues and to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints. Join Us: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a clean, well-lit and climate controlled professional office environment with minimal physical hazards and noise. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, drive, and use hands and fingers. The employee is occasionally required to reach, stoop and kneel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Today, there are 26 different companies that make up the CoolSys family of brands.Our valued employees are at the heart of our continued growth and success. We invite you to be part of that growth!Connect with usonFacebookand Twitter.Coolsysis an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including all ages, colors, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristicsare encouraged to apply. Pre-employment background screening (criminal andMVR for driving positions) anddrug testing are required for all positions.Coolsyswill consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.