HVAC Estimator

Job Description

A well-established mechanical contractor in Queens, NY is seeking a motivated HVAC Estimator. The company is looking to build a stronger team and expand. Candidate must possess a high degree of integrity, attitude, written/verbal communication skills, loyalty towards the company and its employees.

Our shop is in Queens, NY, most projects are based in NYC/boroughs. The estimator is expected to attend walkthroughs, bid projects of all sizes, and must be able to send bids out with minor review.

The successful candidate will have the following skills:

The successful candidate will be self-sufficient and estimate plan and spec HVAC projects (must be able to complete your own piping/sheetmetal takeoffs), analyze quotes, compile accurate cost estimates, and prepare proposals/bid forms.

Successful candidate must have a working knowledge of HVAC system function/design, sheet metal and piping estimating/sketching/fabricating knowledge and project management skills.

Attend Job Walkthroughs/Jobsites/project coordination and owner/contractor/architect/engineer meetings as needed.

Ability to work independently to organize and prioritize work.

Review bid requests, plans and specifications, etc. to qualify projects for appropriate action, maintain bid lists.

Interact with subcontractors and vendors to verify accuracy of proposals.

Prepare estimates on multiple projects concurrently.

Upon successful bids, you will be involved in managing the office side of the project (prepare submittals, shop drawings, budget/negotiate/purchase/coordinate equipment/materials for projects, create/review change orders, close out documents etc. as needed) until project completion as well as bidding other projects. Work with project team as required.

Provide timely constructive feedback to direct supervisor regarding project status, risks, and concerns.

Must have working knowledge of all typical computer programs used in this work environment such as Microsoft Windows, MS Office (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook), Dropbox, Google Drive, printing, scanning etc.

Complete other duties as assigned.

The annual gross base salary range is $70,000-100,000+. Actual salary will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies.

Must have a valid NY Drivers' license with a clean driving record and will undergo a background check.

Must send resume and references. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Full-time