Senior Mechanical Estimator - HVAC & Energy Systems

EMCOR Group; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Group is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare full cost estimates for large, complex HVAC and mechanical projects, including NAVFAC or federally funded work. You will collaborate with estimating, engineering, and sales teams to develop winning quotations and ensure accurate BOMs and labor estimates.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree or HVAC experience, 4+ years in estimation, proficiency with Office, strong writing and drawing interpretation, and solid negotiation

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree or HVAC experience.
• 4+ years' experience in estimation with NAVFAC or federally funded projects.
• Broad understanding of mechanical systems (chillers, boilers, cooling towers, piping, ductwork, RTUs, AHUs, and VAVs).
• Experience with tooling, machining, fabrication, or construction environments.
• Proficient with Office Suite (SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to read and interpret drawings/construction plans.
• Strong negotiating and organizational skills; detail-oriented and able to manage orders through manufacturing.

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.

Skills

Estimating

NAVFAC projects

Technical writing

Reading drawings

Negotiation

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Office Suite

Job description

EMCOR Group is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare full cost estimates for large, complex HVAC and mechanical projects, including NAVFAC or federally funded work. You will collaborate with estimating, engineering, and sales teams to develop winning quotations and ensure accurate BOMs and labor estimates.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree or HVAC experience, 4+ years in estimation, proficiency with Office, strong writing and drawing interpretation, and solid negotiation