Estimator I

Jobgether; United States; Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work in India

Full-time position

Professional development

Cross-functional exposure

Technical skill development

Career growth

Healthcare coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a skilled estimator to perform HVac estimation, BOQ preparation, and proposal development. The role requires evaluating specs, sizing controllers, selecting field devices, and coordinating with vendors.

You will work on cost optimization, value engineering, and documentation while collaborating with sales and engineering teams across regions. A strong English communicator with 3–5 years' experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline as specified.
• Approximately 3–5 years of relevant experience in technical estimation, design, or proposals.
• Exposure to BMS technologies and building automation is preferred.
• Ability to prepare system diagrams, BOQs, and technical docs.
• Familiarity with vendor coordination, pricing, and taxation considerations.
• Strong analytical and communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Study project inputs and prepare estimates, BOQs, and cable schedules.
• Review specs and prepare technical and commercial proposals with clear inclusions/exclusions.
• Prepare architecture diagrams, floor risers, and control schematics.
• Identify cost optimization and value engineering opportunities.
• Stay updated on product ranges and regional preferences in estimation.
• Perform quality checks on estimates and deliverables for accuracy.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders across regions.
• Build relationships with internal customers, sales, vendors.
• Contribute to standardization of estimation processes and cycle times.
• Identify risks and manage delivery plans to meet deadlines.
• Prepare and present technical content and estimation findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Technical estimation

Proposal development

Communication skills

Documentation

Vendor coordination

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation & Control / Electronics / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Accountabilities

• Technical Estimation and Design: Study project inputs and technical specifications, perform HVAC equipment take-offs, prepare input/output (I/O) summaries, size DDC controllers, select field devices and valves, and develop bills of quantities (BOQs), cost estimates, and cable schedules.
• Proposal Development: Review customer specifications and prepare technical and commercial proposals, clearly identifying inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, technical qualifications, and deviations to mitigate project and commercial risks.
• Technical Submittals and Documentation: Prepare system architecture diagrams, floor risers, control schematics, and specification compliance documents in accordance with regional requirements and project standards.
• Cost Optimization and Value Engineering: Identify opportunities to optimize costs, improve solution efficiency, and develop competitive proposals while maintaining technical quality and compliance with customer requirements.
• Product and Solution Knowledge: Apply knowledge of building automation products and solutions to develop appropriate technical recommendations, maintain awareness of product ranges, and incorporate regional technical preferences into estimation activities.
• Quality Assurance: Perform quality checks on estimates, proposals, and technical deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Vendor and Commercial Coordination: Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders on pricing, product availability, commercial requirements, and applicable taxation considerations.
• Stakeholder Management: Build effective working relationships with internal customers, sales teams, vendors, and stakeholders across different geographic regions and time zones.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and standardization of estimation processes, helping reduce turnaround times, improve accuracy, and increase operational efficiency.
• Risk Assessment and Delivery Management: Identify potential technical, commercial, and delivery risks, prioritize assignments according to deadlines, and balance speed with accuracy to meet project requirements.
• Communication and Reporting: Prepare clear technical content, estimation summaries, and supporting documentation while communicating assumptions, findings, and recommendations effectively to relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline, preferably Instrumentation and Control, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: Approximately 3–5 years of relevant experience in technical estimation, engineering design, proposal preparation, or a related function.
• Building Management Systems: Exposure to BMS technologies, building automation solutions, and associated control systems.
• Technical Estimation Skills: Practical knowledge of equipment take-offs, I/O summaries, DDC controller sizing, field device and valve selection, BOQ preparation, costing, and cable scheduling.
• Proposal and Pre-Sales Expertise: Understanding of pre-sales processes, technical specifications, proposal development, and the preparation of inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, and deviations.
• Technical Documentation: Ability to prepare and interpret system architecture diagrams, floor risers, control schematics, and technical compliance documentation.
• Commercial Awareness: Familiarity with vendor coordination, pricing, taxation considerations, cost analysis, and value engineering principles.
• Software Proficiency: Competency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, with the ability to manage estimation data and prepare professional documentation.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to assess risks, identify discrepancies, and understand the consequences of technical and commercial decisions.
• Communication Skills: Good written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear technical content and present information effectively.
• Organization and Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize competing deadlines, maintain accuracy under pressure, and deliver work within established timelines.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to coordinate with internal teams, customers, vendors, and geographically distributed stakeholders across multiple time zones.
• Personal Attributes: Self-motivated, proactive, adaptable, and committed to achieving results while maintaining quality standards.
• Additional Advantage: Exposure to design and estimation activities in fire detection, fire safety, or security systems is beneficial.

Benefits

• Remote Work: Remote work arrangement within India, with locations associated with Pune and Bengaluru.
• Full-Time Opportunity: A full-time position within an engineering and technical solutions environment.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to strengthen expertise in building automation, HVAC estimation, BMS technologies, and technical proposal development.
• Cross-Functional Exposure: Collaboration with engineering, sales, commercial, and vendor teams across different regions.
• Technical Skill Development: Opportunities to build experience in cost optimization, value engineering, risk assessment, and standardized estimation processes.
• Career Growth: Exposure to complex technical proposals and business processes that support continued professional development.
• Compensation: Salary details have not been specified in the provided job description.
• Additional Benefits: Healthcare coverage, paid leave, bonuses, and other employment benefits have not been detailed and should be confirmed during the recruitment process.