HVAC Construction Cost Estimator (Bilingual)

Aireko Services & Installation; Guaynabo (PR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aireko Services & Installation is seeking a construction cost estimator to prepare budgets and bid pricing for HVAC-related projects in Puerto Rico. You will analyze blueprints, gather historical cost data, and coordinate with engineers, vendors, and subcontractors to optimize cost efficiency.

The role requires strong Excel skills, cost-management experience, and fluency in English and Spanish. Travel to sites may be required, and you will support tendering and reporting throughout project

Qualifications

• BS Engineering (Civil or Mechanical preferred).
• Previous cost estimating experience in a construction project environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis capability.
• Experience with spreadsheets, estimating pricing models and cost management tools.
• Fully bilingual English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future projects.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss estimates and resolve issues.
• Prepare estimates used by management for planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes to cost estimates.
• Prepare cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
• Establish and maintain tendering process and conduct negotiations.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Review material and labor requirements to decide whether to produce or purchase components.
• Visit site and record information about access, drainage and topography, and availability of services.

Skills

Cost estimating

Excel advanced

Data analysis

Communication

Education

BS Engineering (Civil or Mechanical preferred)

Tools

Cost management tools

Estimating pricing models

Job description

Aireko Services & Installation is seeking a construction cost estimator to prepare budgets and bid pricing for HVAC-related projects in Puerto Rico. You will analyze blueprints, gather historical cost data, and coordinate with engineers, vendors, and subcontractors to optimize cost efficiency.

The role requires strong Excel skills, cost-management experience, and fluency in English and Spanish. Travel to sites may be required, and you will support tendering and reporting throughout project