HVAC Cost Estimator for Maritime Interiors

Gunnar Bratland; Ålesund; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized lunch in office canteen

Subsidized gym membership

Flexible work from home policy

Occupational health service

Free parking

Job summary

VARD Interiors AS in Ålesund is seeking a Cost Estimator HVAC to join our team. You will prepare and maintain cost estimates for ship interior projects, analyze drawings, RFQs, and specs, and collaborate with engineers, suppliers, and customers.

The role requires higher education or relevant experience, knowledge of shipbuilding, and excellent Excel skills. Fluent English is essential; we value accuracy, cost awareness, and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Excellent Excel and general software skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of shipbuilding processes, materials and project costing.
• Relevant higher education or equivalent experience.
• Experience in the interior and/or HVAC industry is an advantage.
• Technical understanding and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain cost estimates for products, services, and ship interior projects.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, RFQs and other project documentation.
• Identify and quantify materials, labour requirements and other project cost drivers.
• Develop and maintain project calculations and technical proposals.
• Collaborate with engineers, suppliers, customers and subcontractors to clarify project requirements.
• Monitor actual costs against estimates and support cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain and continuously improve cost databases and estimation tools.
• Participate in site visits and gather relevant information to support cost assessments.

Skills

Fluent in English

Excel

Technical understanding

Commercial awareness

Detail-oriented

Strong analytical skills

Collaboration and communication

Education

Relevant higher education or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

General software skills

Job description

VARD Interiors AS in Ålesund is seeking a Cost Estimator HVAC to join our team. You will prepare and maintain cost estimates for ship interior projects, analyze drawings, RFQs, and specs, and collaborate with engineers, suppliers, and customers.

The role requires higher education or relevant experience, knowledge of shipbuilding, and excellent Excel skills. Fluent English is essential; we value accuracy, cost awareness, and the ability to manage multiple projects.