Senior Mechanical Estimator: HVAC, Fire & Plumbing

Recruitify_HR; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 520,000 - 880,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitify HR in the Philippines seeks an Estimating Mechanical Engineer with experience in quantity surveying for HVAC, fire protection and plumbing. You will prepare estimates, review drawings, and coordinate with estimating, operations and procurement to support tendering and project delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical, Sanitary, or Quantity Surveying, PRC license or similar, and at least three years' experience in estimating.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Possession of relevant professional certifications or licenses (e.g. PRC License Holder, TPICQS).
• At least 3-year experience In Quantity Surveying/Estimating and/or Construction.
• Knowledgeable in construction material estimates, costing and take-offs.
• Proficiency in QS or Estimating software (PlanSwift, CAD, Sketch-Up), MS 365 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and other tools.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills and decision-making skills.
• Good practical, logical mind, and methodical way of thinking.
• Strong time management, adaptability, and integrity in cost tasks.
• Strong analytical skills for cost estimation and budgeting.
• Excellent communication skills for coordination with CM, design teams, and contractors.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications for accurate cost assessment.

Responsibilities

• To prepare competitive estimates and costing for Mechanical (HVAC and Fire Protection) and Plumbing/Sanitary trades for all types of structures.
• Determine procurement strategy & methodology
• Derive material and labor unit costs
• Prepare tender qualification
• Collate estimates from other estimator
• Prepare other necessary bid documents
• Prepare indicative design and estimates using parametric/elemental costs for design and build projects
• To review plans and prepare necessary prerequisites before estimates.
• Review plans and specifications
• Prepare tender queries
• Conduct site visits
• Attend pre-bid conference
• Checking and review of all necessary bid documents
• To assist in sourcing out suppliers (with Cost Specialist/Canvasser) and coordinate with them and attend to discussion with their proposal.
• Source out and solicit suppliers and subcontractors’ proposal in coordination with procurement.
• Evaluate suppliers and subcontractors’ proposals.
• Coordinate and discuss technical concerns with subcon.
• To coordinate with CDCC stakeholders (operations and procurement) during evaluation and turnover of estimates for the awarded projects and ongoing estimates.
• Evaluate and assess change order (if any)
• Coordinate with the operations team on the basis of cost.
• Turn-over proposal and estimates to operations.
• Reconcile with site engineer regarding take-off and price.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Cost analysis

Coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Sanitary Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

PRC License Holder / Certifications

Tools

PlanSwift

CAD

Sketch-Up

MS 365

Job description

Recruitify HR in the Philippines seeks an Estimating Mechanical Engineer with experience in quantity surveying for HVAC, fire protection and plumbing. You will prepare estimates, review drawings, and coordinate with estimating, operations and procurement to support tendering and project delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical, Sanitary, or Quantity Surveying, PRC license or similar, and at least three years' experience in estimating.