MECHANICAL ESTIMATOR (HVAC)

Job Description

Description:

Location: On site role in Mount Vernon, NY office Monday-Friday

Company: ICE AIR, LLC and Affiliates (“Ice Air”, the “Company”, “We”)

About Us: Ice Air is a manufacturer of innovative HVAC solutions serving the North America market. We are dedicated to providing reliable, quality, energy-efficient equipment for all new construction, replacement and retrofit projects. Over the last several years, Ice Air has developed innovative products that meet the environmental challenges of eliminating the need for fossil fuel sources to provide heating, cooling, domestic hot water and central water loop systems.

Position Overview: Assist company growth through cost estimation and by identifying project requirements and providing specification data and technical support to the design community. Perform process improvement and pricing analysis. Introduce Ice Air’s pipeline of innovative “electrified” products by working with existing Ice Air customers and targeted mechanical engineering firms and equipment specifiers. The individual would be responsible for providing specification and selection data on a project-by-project basis as well as completing takeoffs and quotations from those selections.

Key Responsibilities:

(Includes, but not limited to)

Estimating and Cost Analysis

Perform detailed equipment takeoffs and develop project-specific cost estimates based on plans and specifications

Analyze material, labor and production costs to establish accurate and competitive pricing

Develop and maintain pricing structures and templates for consistent quotation across product lines

Evaluate project requirements and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining performance and compliance

Collaborate with internal teams to align pricing strategies with company financial goals and market conditions

Interfacing, informing and educating the specifying community (i.e. Engineers, architects, energy consulting firms and mechanical contractors)

Provide necessary technical data for mechanical schedules, building plans and performance specifications

Provide unit selections based on operating conditions

Establish open communication with project specifiers in order to become preferred equipment provider during design phase

Product Design

Assist management and engineering team during new product development and design phase

Analyze and evaluate products for performance and maintenance improvements

Make recommendations based on current market feedback and industry standards

Keep current with local, regional and federal code requirements

Assess market trends and industry transitions to keep product line innovative and solutions based

Manufacturer Rep Support

Provide unit selections and assist with engineering specifications

Assist with analyzing plans and equipment schedules

Support design build engineers and mechanical contractors in multiple markets

Develop representative’s staff by providing technical information and training

Train manufacturer rep staff in preparing equipment takeoffs and quote based on the technical requirements and selections.

Technical Marketing Support

Analyze and keep current existing technical documentation and support material

Website data support

Work with marketing department to create O & M manual, technical guides and residual support materials

What We Offer:

Competitive salary, annual bonus, and generous benefits package.

Significant long-term growth opportunity.

Collaborative and supportive work environment.Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Knowledge and background in HVAC systems, operations and functions

Familiarity with construction and building applications, a plus

HVAC equipment selection software knowledge, a plus

AutoCad and Solidworks experience, a plus

Strong Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Hardworking and responsible

Ability to track long-term progress and follow through

Excellent customer service and ability to resolve customer issues

Good organizer with problem solving capabilities

Ability to sell to customer needs and present technical information

Presentation, verbal communication and computer skills

Show initiative and have good attitude

Must be able to work well with others

Ambition required

Full-time