Estimating Engineer

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General Purpose:

To assess project requirements, gather technical data, and provide accurate cost estimates for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) restoration projects. This role combines engineering expertise with estimating skills to ensure that HVAC projects are planned and budgeted effectively. Here are the primary purposes and responsibilities of an Estimating Engineer:

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Determines scope, designs solutions, and estimates cost of HVAC restoration projects.
• Understands components and functions of existing mechanical systems that are being altered or renovated.
• Develops a project scope of work through site visits and discussions with owner/facility staff.
• Exercises control over design and production tasks to enable HVAC restoration projects.
• Drafts construction documents and generates specifications for HVAC restoration projects.
• Utilizes in-house estimating tools to create project budgets.
• Assists sales team with scope reviews and support as needed.
• Creates, maintains, and improves estimating tools.
• Determines the estimated cost of HVAC projects. This includes calculating costs for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and any other expenses associated with the project.
• Conducts on-site visits and assessments to understand the scope and technical intricacies of specific projects. This includes evaluating existing HVAC systems, identifying any issues or challenges, and gathering data needed for precise estimation.
• Ensures a smooth transition from estimation to project execution, providing technical guidance and insights as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of industry-specific experience.
• Experience with construction drafting in AutoCAD.
• EI certification with the ability to obtain a PE license preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite knowledge preferred.
• Experience with a programming language (VBA, C#, etc.) preferred.
• Experience with cloud-based platforms (Pro-Core, E-Builder, iAuditor, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to travel out of state up to 25%