Estimator

Estimator

Join the Sigler family!

Russell Sigler Inc., headquartered in Tolleson, Arizona, has been an independent distributor of industry-leading Carrier products for over 50 years throughout the Southwestern US. In 2012, Sigler received the ACE award for the fastest growing privately owned business in Arizona. In 2010, in a joint venture with Carrier Air Conditioning, Sigler acquired the California territory making Sigler one of the largest HVAC distributors in the world.

Sigler employees have the choice of many benefit options, including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability, Long Term Care, Critical Illness and Accident insurance. Additional benefits include a Health Savings Account (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k), Profit Sharing, 401(k) Matching, Pet Insurance, Legal Shield/Prepaid Legal, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.

Position Summary:

Estimator is responsible for estimating commercial HVAC projects including take-offs from plan sets and analysis of written specifications. Provide routine job bidding reports, job follow-up reports, handle internal calls and provide quotes via online database. Provide plan and spec estimating support to multiple sales offices within the Sigler organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review customer provided Plan and Spec documents to determine approval and favorability to bid
• Coordinate with Engineers when approval and/or equivalent product is unclear
• Research and compare technical literature performance data of competitor products to make an educated determination of favorability and equal product
• Prepare bids of Commercial HVAC projects using estimating and job tracking software
• Coordinate with outside vendors, sales personnel and internal department resources to prepare quotes
• Maintain records of quotes and other project related materials
• Manage quotes and job tracking databases for the Commercial HVAC sales personnel
• Participate in sales meetings and training events
• May be required to travel to other sales offices or manufacturer’s facilities

Critical Knowledge and Skills:

• Self-starter with excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Reliable and willing to work hours dictated by the demands of the job
• Respond effectively to daily issues
• Exhibit strong attention to detail
• Computer literate and type at least 35 wpm
• Adept with basic math skills using cost and sell multipliers as well as understanding of margin and markup percentages
• Knowledge of basic HVAC Industry practices, as well as knowledge of equipment, design, building codes, etc.
• Understanding of project follow up, lost, sold, etc.
• Effectively and appropriately exercise independent discretion and judgment in the absence of direct guidance
• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• BS degree in engineering preferred
• 3 years of estimating or engineering experience in the HVAC industry preferred, including estimation of equipment such as package units, split systems, chillers, air handlers, fan coils, fans, etc.

** Russell Sigler, Inc. (Sigler) is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit, qualifications, and business need **

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person