What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Labor & Materials Estimator position at SPX Cooling Tech LLC?
Building the people that build the world.
With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.
How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse t eam of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Senior Labor and Materials Estimator, you will be responsible for providing accurate and timely labor estimates for new field-erected towers and material estimates for both new and reconstruction projects. This role requires strong multitasking abilities and close collaboration with Sales, Sales Support, and Construction teams to ensure precise cost assessments that impact sales and project execution. With a keen attention to detail and a sense of urgency, the incumbent will maintain accurate project history records while leveraging business acumen and execution knowledge to drive effective estimating processes.
This role encourages innovation and continuously improves efficiency of technical support, monitors advances of technology and competition, and supports global and acquisition-related technical issues in areas of expertise.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be :
- Cost Estimation and Analysis
- Estimate labor and material costs for new tower and reconstruction projects across all SPX field-erected product lines.
- Develop and maintain computer programs for labor cost estimation and analyze historical project data for accuracy.
- Support subcontract estimate requests for labor-related tasks such as demolition, abatement, and concrete work.
- Cross-functional Collaboration and Execution Strategy
- Work with internal teams to develop competitive execution strategies and verify productivity rates with the Construction group.
- Answer construction-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders to ensure informed decision-making.
- Create man-loading and organizational charts for customer bids to support project planning.
- Communication and Process Improvement
- Clearly communicate pricing assumptions to Sales for transparency in cost estimates.
- Continuously refine estimation processes by incorporating project insights and execution variables.
What we are looking for (Required / Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has :
Required Experience & Skills
Ideal Experience & Skills
Education & Certifications
Travel & Working Environment
How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer?
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include :
Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.
SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
