Overview With over 150 years of experience, and headquartered in Southern CA, CoolSys is the market-leading indoor environment solutions company. Our full spectrum of best-in-class services includes HVAC & refrigeration installations, remodels, service & maintenance; and energy solutions, including controls and lighting. CoolSys serves customers in the retail, commercial, food service, educational, healthcare, and industrial markets. Position Summary CoolSys is seeking a motivated Junior Estimator to support our HVAC and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) estimating team in delivering competitive proposals for commercial projects nationwide. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with early career experience in mechanical systems—or a background in mechanical engineering—who are looking to build a career in estimating. You’ll work alongside experienced estimators and project teams to gain hands-on experience with plan analysis, material take-offs, and estimate development across both HVAC and refrigeration scopes. WHY JOIN US We understand that hiring great people is the foundation of everything we do. Our employee benefits packages include: Competitive pay $66K to $85K Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage Paid vacation and holidays 401(K) match Life insurance, AD&D and long-term disability Tuition reimbursement Opportunities available nationwide Employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, select cell phone bills and so much more Pet Insurance Legal Plan, and ID Theft Protection Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Analyze mechanical and refrigeration drawings and specifications. • Perform take-offs for ductwork, piping, controls, and refrigeration equipment. • Assist in developing detailed and accurate estimates. • Participate in peer reviews of take-offs with senior estimators. • Organize and track vendor pricing and subcontractor quotes. • Maintain estimate documentation and bid files. • Coordinate with internal departments to validate scope and manage bid timelines. • Take part in training programs and mentoring sessions to build technical proficiency. Qualifications JOB REQUIREMENTS Education / Training Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School diploma and 5+ years of experience in Specialty-trades role, such as Construction Estimation, Jobsite Coordination, Project Management, etc. Work Experience / Skills Mechanical construction experience in a specialty trade (HVAC, Refrigeration, Energy Management/Controls) equivalent to a Journeyman (1-4+ years) field is a plus. Familiar with both basic and advanced mechanical system design practices. 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. Familiar with automated, on-screen takeoff, estimating software, or drafting software, (i.e. PlanSwift, Quickpen, QuoteSoft, FastEst, AutoCAD, Revit). 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. Able to understand opposing points of view on highly complex issues and to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints. Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws. Ability to use typical business tools including E-Mail, Word, Excel, etc. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment This job operates in a clean, well-lit and climate-controlled professional office environment with minimal physical hazards and noise. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, drive, and use hands and fingers. The employee is occasionally required to reach, stoop and kneel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Join Us Today, there are 26 different companies that make up the CoolSys family of brands. Our valued employees are at the heart of our continued growth and success. We invite you to be part of that growth! Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. Coolsys is an EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including all ages, colors, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics are encouraged to apply.   Pre-employment background screening (criminal and MVR for driving positions) and drug testing are required for all positions. Coolsys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.