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This isn’t a desk job.

You’d be running both ends of the project — walking the site, building the estimate, winning the work, and seeing it through to closeout. The majority of projects are retrofits, which means creative problem-solving and cost-effective solutions tailored to each customer. No two jobs look the same.

What this role needs is someone who knows HVAC-R systems inside and out, can talk numbers with a customer and tools with a crew, and thrives when the work keeps moving.

What makes this worth leaving a comfortable gig

Dual-role ownership — you estimate it, you manage it, you own the outcome
Retrofit-focused work that rewards creative, practical problem-solving
Real customer relationships and the autonomy to develop them
A path to broader leadership for the right person
Stable company with a strong reputation in the market

Key Responsibilities

On the estimating side, you’ll:

Review drawings, specs, site conditions, and customer requirements
Perform detailed material and labor takeoffs and develop full project budgets
Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing
Conduct job walks and site surveys to assess existing conditions
Prepare competitive written proposals for retrofit, service, and plan-and-spec projects
Develop value-engineered solutions that work for the customer and the bottom line

On the project management side, you’ll:

Manage projects from award through completion and closeout
Coordinate manpower, materials, subcontractors, equipment, and scheduling
Supervise field personnel and provide technical guidance when it counts
Monitor costs, labor productivity, and profitability across multiple projects
Prepare project documentation — RFIs, submittals, change orders, closeout packages
Identify and resolve issues before they become problems
Ensure every project meets quality standards, safety policies, and applicable codes

Conditions: Active industrial job sites in and around Trenton, NJ, including plants, shops, and outdoor areas. Work may be in tight spaces or at height, in hot or cold conditions, and involves daily use of ladders, lifts, and hand and power tools.

Safety gear and PPE are required at all times.

Job requires you to be:

Comfortable wearing required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and other gear
Willing and able to work overtime, nights, weekends, and some holidays when needed
Basic comfort with texting and simple phone apps for time, photos, or job updates is helpful
If you’re reliable, willing to learn, and ready to work hard — we want to hear from you.

Education & Credentials

Strong technical knowledge of rooftop units, heating and cooling systems, ventilation, refrigeration, and chillers
Hands-on experience with takeoffs, budgeting, and project costing
Supervisory or leadership experience managing field personnel and subcontractors
Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities without dropping the ball
Thinks ahead; able to propose solutions to scenarios across broad-ranging perspectives and challenges
Strong communication and negotiation skills; comfortable with customers and crews alike
Ability to read and interpret prints, specs, and construction documents
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating/project management software
Experience with plan-and-specification bidding

Certifications & Licenses

Master HVAC-R license in New Jersey highly preferred
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, required

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Safety equipment provided
Vision insurance

Will this fit you?

You’re probably a good match if you’re the person who already knows the answer before the customer finishes the question. You like being close to the work — in the field, in the numbers, and in the conversation. You can build a competitive estimate in the morning, walk a job site in the afternoon, and check in with your crew at the end of the day. And you'll work for a company that values promoting from within and has leadership roles within reach.

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