Estimator

Mesa Energy Systems, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare full cost estimates for large, complex projects. You will coordinate with buyers, engineers, and operations to develop winning quotations.

The role requires NAVFAC or federally funded project experience, strong knowledge of mechanical systems, and excellent communication and organizational skills. This position is onsite in Irvine, CA and offers a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' estimating experience, NAVFAC or federally funded projects.
• Broad understanding of mechanical systems (chillers, boilers, cooling towers, piping, HVAC components).
• Experience in tooling, machining, fabrication, or construction environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Strong reading of drawings/construction plans.
• Excellent negotiating and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather market intelligence for estimating jobs by talking with buyers and vendors.
• Interpret drawings and specifications to inform quotation strategies.
• Collaborate with Estimating, Engineering, and Sales to develop winning quotations.
• Identify cost/availability of materials and prepare material/labor estimates.
• Utilize estimating documentation and electronic programs to prepare BOM and labor estimates.
• Complete all documentation timely per company policies.

Skills

Estimating

Reading drawings

Negotiation

Organization

Technical writing

Tools

Office Suite (SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

About Us

We are a full-service HVAC, building automation, chiller, and retrofit contractor with a reputation for combining high-quality consulting services with customized energy solutions. Our integrated, single-source solutions include turnkey in-house capabilities with design assistance, as well as engineering applications and automated control systems.

Job Summary

Responsible for preparing and/or coordinating the preparation of full cost estimates on large and complex projects as required by the client’s documents.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Actively gather and disseminate market intelligence for each estimating job by talking directly with the buyer, the end user, vendors, and/or other sources of information.
• Interpret customer drawings, specifications, and requirements as the basis for formulating quotation strategies.
• Work with Estimating, Engineering, and Sales Departments to analyze customer requirements and develop a winning strategy for every quotation.
• Identify the optimum cost/availability of materials within the customer’s approved material supplier or country of origin list and prepare material and labor estimates used in the quotation process.
• Learn to effectively utilize all estimating documentation and electronic programs to prepare the bill of materials and labor estimate for all quotations.
• Complete all documentation on time and in an organized manner consistent with company policies and management directives.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree or HVAC experience.
• 4+ years' experience in estimation with a focus on NAVFAC or federally funded projects
• An overall broad understanding of all types of Mechanical systems, such as Chillers, Boilers, Cooling Towers, primary and secondary piping, HVAC ductwork, RTUs, AHUs, and VAVs.
• Experience with tooling, machining, fabrication, or construction environments and industries.
• Must be fluent with Office Suite (SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to read and interpret drawings and/or construction plans are required for success.
• This position requires strong negotiating and organizational skills, the ability to perform detailed work promptly, follow up through order closure, and manage the order throughout the manufacturing process.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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Geographic Disclosure

Compensation Range: $85,000 - $124,000

Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.