US Projects Estimation Engineer

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

· Responsible for cost estimating for all sorts of HVAC/R systems

· Works closely with Operations to determine budgeting and strategic goals for estimating activities and business development opportunities

· Interfaces with Project Managers to ensure that projects are delivered per estimates and consistently refining the estimating formulas

· Keep an accurate database of prospective projects

· Preparing Bids and processing accordingly

· Assist as needed in other Estimating Department activities

· Communicate with vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost-effective solutions.

· Ensures that we have the proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day.

· Aggressively follows-up with subcontractors to ensure that bids are received.

· Ensures all bids are priced correctly by subcontractors and vendors i.e. Tax Exempt.

· Confirm pricing received reflects the correct scope of work.

· Submits bids and budgets by the bid deadline.

· Review blueprints and accurately delineate the scope of work required for the project.

· Consistently follows up on submitted bids and budgets with GC to close business.

· Perform all Bid walkthrough

· Negotiate Change Orders

· Create a summary of the project

· Flexibility to work outside normal work hours/weekends, as required.

Requirements:

· Min 5 years of experience with HVAC, plumbing, and sprinkler estimating

· Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical engineering

· Proven project estimating success

· Ability to collaborate across functions to manage cost and price factors that influence customer acquisition, retention, and revenue

· Excellent verbal and written skills

· Advanced knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques

· Knowledge of estimating software programs and EXCEL

· Professional, ethical, and a team player willing to grow with the company

· Trustworthy