Sr. Refrigeration Estimator - Commercial & Industrial Position Summary Rolls Mechanical is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Estimator to lead the estimating, design-build support, sales, and development of large-scale commercial, industrial, and institutional refrigeration projects. This is a high-level position for someone who understands complex refrigeration systems and is equally comfortable working through system design and project costs as they are sitting across the table from a customer. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with large-scale refrigeration rack systems and CO₂ refrigeration design-build projects. This position will be responsible for developing opportunities from initial customer contact through estimating, proposal development, sales, and project turnover. The Refrigeration Estimator will also actively develop new business through customer relationships, networking, sales calls, and cold calling. Key Responsibilities Estimate large-scale commercial, industrial, and institutional refrigeration projects from conceptual design through final proposal. Review drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, project requirements, and customer expectations to develop accurate and competitive estimates. Develop detailed labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and project cost estimates. Provide technical expertise related to CO₂ refrigeration systems, including design-build applications. Estimate and support large-scale rack refrigeration systems, including associated piping, controls, equipment, and system components. Work with customers, engineers, manufacturers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to develop complete project solutions. Participate in and lead design-build refrigeration projects from concept and budgeting through final scope development. Identify value-engineering opportunities and alternative solutions that improve project performance, constructability, and cost. Prepare professional proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and presentations for customers. Lead customer meetings, project development meetings, sales presentations, and preconstruction discussions. Conduct job walks and site evaluations to understand existing conditions and project requirements. Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers while identifying opportunities for additional work. Actively pursue new customers and project opportunities through cold calling, prospecting, networking, and direct sales activity. Follow up on outstanding proposals and maintain consistent communication throughout the sales process. Negotiate project scope, pricing, and contract expectations when appropriate. Maintain an active pipeline of refrigeration opportunities and provide updates on estimating and sales activity. Coordinate successful project turnover to operations and project management teams after award. Stay current on refrigeration technology, equipment, codes, industry standards, and emerging CO₂ applications. Required Qualifications Extensive experience in commercial and/or industrial refrigeration estimating, design, construction, or project development. Demonstrated experience estimating and understanding large-scale refrigeration rack systems. CO₂ refrigeration design-build experience is required. Strong knowledge of refrigeration piping, compressors, condensers/gas coolers, evaporators, controls, valves, rack systems, and related components. Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, refrigeration schematics, specifications, and construction documents. Strong understanding of labor requirements, material takeoffs, equipment selection, subcontractor scopes, and project costing. Experience developing conceptual budgets and design-build estimates when complete construction documents are not available. Strong understanding of commercial and industrial construction practices. Ability to communicate technical refrigeration concepts clearly to customers, engineers, vendors, and internal teams. Strong sales and customer relationship skills. Comfortable conducting cold calls, prospecting for new business, and developing new customer relationships. Ability to confidently lead customer meetings and sales presentations. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple estimates, opportunities, and deadlines simultaneously. Proficiency with estimating software, Microsoft Office, and other construction/project management technology. Preferred Experience Experience with trans critical and/or subcritical CO₂ refrigeration systems. Experience with large centralized refrigeration rack systems. Experience working on refrigeration projects for supermarkets, food processing facilities, cold storage, distribution, manufacturing, institutional, or other large commercial/industrial facilities. Experience developing projects from the conceptual/design-build stage through final sale and construction turnover. Existing relationships within the commercial and industrial refrigeration market are a plus. What Success Looks Like The successful Refrigeration Estimator will be someone who can understand the system, estimate the project, sell the solution, and build the relationship. This person will not simply wait for projects to come across their desk. They will actively pursue opportunities, develop relationships, identify customer needs, and help turn those opportunities into profitable refrigeration projects for Rolls Mechanical. We are looking for someone who combines high-level refrigeration knowledge with an entrepreneurial, sales-driven mindset and wants to play a major role in growing our refrigeration business.

Pay:

$100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person