4-Year degree in mechanical engineering or construction management
Or 2-Year technical degree with work experience in Controls/HVAC
Valid driver's license and in good standing
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and balance several projects at a time
Thrive in a team environment
2+ Years of relevant experience in Controls/HVAC (implied by degree option)
Responsibilities
Review and evaluate invitations to bid, plans, and specifications to analyze project needs and understand scope of work, contract drawings and specifications
Attend pre-bid meetings and conduct site visits, to verify existing conditions that inform your cost estimate for the project
Provide clear and detailed cost estimates and quantity take offs from controls drawings or points lists
Create cost estimates consisting of materials, purchased equipment, and labor to assist in bidding or determining the project price for renovations, retrofits, new installation, upgrades, and change orders
Produce cost estimates for a project based on project plans and discussions with clients and engineers
Assemble accurate and well-organized cost estimates and provide narratives for in scope items, exclusions, and clarifications for inclusion in proposals
Stay up to date on product, supply, and subcontractor prices to ensure accurate estimates
Develop and maintain unit pricing and cost estimating database for material, labor and other costs associated with data for products, vendors, and subcontractors
Conduct research to determine needs for personnel, materials, and other factors which affect costs
Formulate cost break downs to include cost associated with material and all labor categories from estimates as well as for cost breakdown for project progress detailing
Meet with potential clients to discuss options for ongoing proposed services
Organize vendor and subcontractor quotations, negotiate pricing while ensuring quotes meet contract documents and requirements
Must have a thorough understanding and ability to read construction documents, including specifications, schematics, change orders, and submittals
Experience interacting with subcontractors and other vendors to solicit proposals
Estimated project size would be between $20K and $5M
Desired Qualifications
Understanding of layout, design, fabrication, and installation of Controls/HVAC, Electrical, Security systems
Additional field experience with controls installation and interaction is preferred
Experience in Industrial/Commercial HVAC, Building Automation Systems, Integration, Energy Management, Commissioning is preferred
Strong ability to review and evaluate prints, drawings, schematics, and written sequences of operation to develop digital takeoffs composed of a point list, controller selection, labor, and materials estimate
Advanced knowledge of computerized estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems essential