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)