HVAC Estimator

Daikin • Long Island City, NY

5d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Some understanding of HVAC systems preferred but not required
• Previous HVAC experience preferred but not required
• Engineering degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level