National HVAC Procurement Engineer | Hybrid Work

STO Building Group Careers; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) employer match

Job summary

STO Building Group in Manhattan, NY is seeking an HVAC Procurement Engineer to support major projects across the United States. You will lead technical estimating, bid package development, submittal coordination, and stakeholder communications throughout the equipment procurement lifecycle.

The role requires collaboration with General Contractors, manufacturers, and internal project teams, with hybrid work flexibility from our Manhattan office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in HVAC estimating, HVAC contracting, MEP coordination, or related construction roles.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, equipment types, and HVAC specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret HVAC drawings, single-line diagrams, specifications, and design documents.

Responsibilities

• Review HVAC specifications, drawings, and project requirements to develop accurate equipment takeoffs and scope definitions.
• Build competitive budgets and estimates for HVAC systems across diverse project types and locations.
• Analyze specifications and identify equipment options that meet design requirements.
• Collaborate with design teams and General Contractors during preconstruction to clarify scope and verify equipment selections.
• Develop comprehensive bid packages with clear scope definitions, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Solicit competitive pricing from equipment manufacturers across multiple equipment categories.
• Perform detailed bid leveling and comparison to ensure apples-to-apples evaluations.
• Coordinate with internal purchasing team for contract execution and final negotiations.
• Review equipment submittals for compliance with specifications and design intent.
• Verify equipment performance requirements (voltage, amperage, short circuit ratings, breaker sizing, coordination studies, etc.).
• Coordinate with engineers and subcontractors to ensure equipment compatibility and system integration.
• Support RFI responses and technical clarifications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with design teams to resolve conflicts or specification discrepancies.

Skills

HVAC estimating

Bid leveling

Technical coordination

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

Building Connected

Procore

Estimating software

Job description

STO Building Group in Manhattan, NY is seeking an HVAC Procurement Engineer to support major projects across the United States. You will lead technical estimating, bid package development, submittal coordination, and stakeholder communications throughout the equipment procurement lifecycle.

The role requires collaboration with General Contractors, manufacturers, and internal project teams, with hybrid work flexibility from our Manhattan office.