Estimator

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future.

At Airtron, an NRG owned company, we’re more than just a heating and air conditioning installer and service provider. We’re a family of hard-working and dedicated technicians, residential installers, warehouse workers, dispatchers, customer service representatives, project managers, estimators, controllers, executives and more.

We invite you to join us and experience the rewards of bringing a smile to our customers’ faces every day.

Job Summary :

The Estimator has mastery in utilizing residential blueprints to complete load calculations, duct designs and material takeoffs to determine spend and material required to complete HVAC installations for residential new construction homes.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities* :

• Interprets blueprints and CAD drawings to create HVAC load calculations and designs.
• Estimates the amount of materials and cost of labor to complete the installation of HVAC systems in new residential homes.
• Communicates with other estimators, lead estimators, managers, and sales staff.
• Returns all necessary information back to the assigned division promptly.
• Communicates all internal issues or questions to the Sr. Estimator or Estimating Supervisor.
• Ability to forecast the needs of materials per each blueprint.
• Ongoing training to provide better support to the rest of the team.
• Mastery of skills that could train others in design and estimating duties.
• Ability to fill in for others or the Lead Estimator as needed.
• Follows all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to safety.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Duties may vary by location.

Minimum Requirements :

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years HVAC estimation experience
• Skilled at reading and interpreting architectural blueprints.
• Must possess basic CAD operating skills.
• Familiarity with using Wrightsoft or material take-off and load calculating software.
• Ability estimating software and perform load calculations efficiently.
• Computer competency is required, including a minimum of 2-year experience Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must be able to communicate in English effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work overtime with little notice ; weekends hours may occasionally be required.

Preferred Qualifications :

Associate’s degree or higher.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Exceptional time management, multitasking, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent research skills.
• Extensive knowledge of industry best practices and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and be able to analyze information
• Customer service mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• Willingness to learn and be a part of a team.
• Positive attitude and a team player.
• Relevant work experience may be substituted for education.
• Ability to build positive relationships with customers, both internal and external.
• Willingness and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization.
• Safety mindset and acceptance of a safety culture.

Working Conditions :

• Open office environment.
• Fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements :

• Must be able to adhere to long periods of standing, walking, or sitting.
• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and / or other sounds to operate phones or other office equipment safely.
• With natural or corrected vision, able to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to others.
• Ability to enter text or data into a computer by means of a traditional keyboard or 10-key numeric keypad.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

EOE AA M / F / Vet / Disability. Level, Title and / or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Official description on file with Talent.