Estimator (HVAC)

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION: Prepare cost estimates for construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service in HVAC Equipment.

RESPONSABILITIES:

• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future projects.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
• Establish and maintain tendering process and conduct negotiations.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
• Visit site and record information about access, drainage and topography, and availability of services such as water and electricity.

REQUIREMENTS:  

• BS Engineering (Civil or Mechanical preferred)
• Previous experience of cost estimating (construction project environment preferred)
• Good IT systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel skills
• Experience in the use of spreadsheets, estimating pricing models and cost management tools
• Able to show evidence of adding value and cost optimization
• Knowledge and understanding of a variety of mechanical construction processes and components and ability to evaluate and analyze associated costs
• Fully Bilingual (English and Spanish)