Full-Time

Estimator and Scheduling Manager

Construction

Deadline 8/14/26
Carrier Global

Carrier Global

10,001+ employees

HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security solutions

Compensation Overview

$96k - $192k/yr

+ Short-term cash incentives

Texas, USA + 3 more

More locations: Florida, USA | Georgia, USA | Alabama, USA

Remote

Remote within the United States; occasional travel up to 50% may be required.

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 6+ years of field experience in construction or facility improvements to provide constructability feedback
  • 4+ years of experience estimating and scheduling for a construction company with an emphasis in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Building Automation or field experience
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain estimating standards, procedures, and best practices
  • Develop and standardize scheduling procedures, templates, and best practices
  • Manage and mentor estimating and scheduling teams
  • Work with Project Teams to develop estimates and constructability for project proposals.
  • Attend “Pre Bid” meetings and project site walkthroughs.
  • Risk identification, review and management of work being developed and under contract.
  • Assist with project design of product type and analysis through conceptual plans/estimates/schedules.
  • Prepare conceptual estimates based on historic pricing derived from cost database and trends for Development and the project construction.
  • Prepare conceptual estimates based on preliminary scope, assumptions and exclusions, using RS Means and/or an alternate estimating tool.
  • Prepare detailed estimates based on partial or complete construction design documents using RS Means and/or an alternate estimating tool.
  • Work with the engineering group to develop and refine the scopes of work that will be included in the project for costing.
  • Solicit subcontractors and vendors for pricing and ensure proper trade coverage for each scope including pre-qualification.
  • Provide an independent estimate to validate subcontractor quotes.
  • Monitor project development and revise quantity take-offs for changes to original plan for construction
  • Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for the purposes of development, planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, change order pricing,
  • Ensure compliance to meet diversity goals by sourcing both subcontractor and vendors that meet project criteria.
  • Manage the bid process which includes finalization of bid packages for solicitation, coordination of subcontractor walks, review and analyze proposals from subcontractors and finalization costing for the specified scopes of work.
  • Assist project managers with review of their construction cost budget and turn over information.
  • Visit job site periodically with Project Manager to observe and discuss current construction issues.
  • Assist with continual development of our cost database and manage job cost history and maintain upkeep of costs for internal databases.
Desired Qualifications
  • Master’s degree
  • Self-driven and motivated individual who eventually will need little direction in driving their responsibilities to completion.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills are required. Will develop written communications and correspondence as needed.
  • Excellent time management and superior organizational skills required.
  • Ability to work under pressure with a variety of team members.
  • Extensive experience in construction working for a mechanical subcontractor.
  • Extensive experience in estimating scope with incomplete scope and minimal drawings/specifications.
  • Experience in developing requests for proposals and evaluating subcontractor bids.
  • Experience in participating in project development, providing constructability input to construction, and installing Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Building Automation scope.
  • Experience utilizing RS Means Estimating Tools and Workbooks.
  • Ability to work 40+ hours per week with up to 50% travel throughout the United States.
  • Ability to read and understand contract and construction documents.
  • Understanding of Mechanical, HVAC and DDC Systems operation, and associated constructability for retrofit and replacement.
  • Possess an understanding of construction terminology.
  • Proficient in managing large excel files, create calculations in multiple worksheets and workbooks.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel with expertise in preparing and working with general and complex Excel spreadsheets/workbooks.

Carrier Global provides intelligent climate and energy solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, including HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security systems. It sells equipment and offers services such as installation, maintenance, and remote monitoring. The company is transitioning from a focus on equipment manufacturing to digital building solutions that use automation and energy management to optimize performance. Its global footprint, diversified portfolio, and strategy of digital transformation and selective acquisitions differentiate it from competitors, with the goal of helping customers improve efficiency, reliability, and safety in their buildings.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Founded

2003

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Double-digit growth expected in global commercial HVAC and aftermarket despite residential weakness.
  • Generative AI feature 'Tell Me More' reduces ambiguity, boosts uptime, and addresses technician shortages.
  • Carrier investing $1B into U.S. manufacturing to expand capacity for rising climate solution demand.

What critics are saying

  • Residential HVAC demand weakening with 2026 profit forecast below Wall Street estimates by 40%-55% probability.
  • Supply chain disruptions from motor and copper constraints amid data center cooling demand surge.
  • Foreign currency volatility and geopolitical instability from 52% international sales exposure to emerging markets.

What makes Carrier Global unique

  • Carrier is transitioning from equipment maker to digital solutions provider with AI-driven climate tools.
  • Carrier serves 160 countries with diversified HVAC, refrigeration, and fire security product portfolio.
  • Carrier targets $1.5B data center sales in 2026 with fully covered backlog and ramping delivery.

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