Project Estimator, Account Manager

CoolSys • Orlando, FL

38d • $70,000 - $89,000 • Remote

About The Position

CoolSys solves the most complex challenges in refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, engineering, and energy management. With over 3,700 associates nationwide, we deliver tailored solutions to help businesses cut costs, improve equipment performance, and reduce emissions. Our services include HVAC and refrigeration equipment sourcing, installation, repair, maintenance, monitoring, and optimization. We also offer engineering design, energy resilience and consumption optimization, asset recycling, and seamless multi-site rollouts across states. Based in Southern California since 2007, CoolSys serves over 45,000 customer locations in industries like retail, food service, commercial, data centers, industrial, and pharmaceuticals. No wonder Newsweek named CoolSys one of America's Greatest Workplaces! We understand that hiring great people is the foundation of everything we do. Our employee benefits packages include: Competitive pay: $70,000 to $89,000 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage. Paid vacation, holidays, and floating holiday. 401(K) with Company match. Company sponsored life insurance, as well as optional AD&D, short and long-term disability. Tuition reimbursement. Employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, select cell phone bills and so much more. Pet Insurance. Legal Plan and ID Theft Protection.

Requirements

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a high school diploma
• 5+ years of experience in Specialty-trades role, such as Construction Estimation, Jobsite Coordination, Project Management, etc.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Familiar with automated, on-screen takeoff, estimating software, or drafting software, (i.e. PlanSwift, Quickpen, QuoteSoft, FastEst, AutoCAD, Revit).
• Ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget, contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Responsibilities

• The Project Estimator/Account Manager is responsible for calculating the total costs associated with a project using their knowledge of pricing, labor requirements, and materials to provide accurate estimates to customers.
• Study and analyze blueprints, schematics, and other project documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction workers to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.
• Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
• Establish and maintain tendering processes and conduct negotiations.
• Embodies the CoolSys CARES culture (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and floating holiday.
• 401(K) with Company match.
• Company sponsored life insurance, as well as optional AD&D, short and long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, select cell phone bills and so much more.
• Pet Insurance.
• Legal Plan and ID Theft Protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees