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
Pay Range: $65,000-$75,000.00
The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.
