Estimator

Mesa Energy Systems•Irvine, CA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Estimator prepares and/or coordinates full cost estimates for large and complex projects based on client documents. This role supports a full-service HVAC, building automation, chiller, and retrofit contractor that provides consulting services and customized energy solutions, including turnkey in-house design assistance, engineering applications, and automated control systems. The Estimator gathers market intelligence, interprets customer drawings and specifications, and works with Estimating, Engineering, and Sales to develop quotation strategies. The role identifies material costs and availability, prepares material and labor estimates, and uses estimating documentation and electronic programs to develop bills of materials and labor estimates. All work must be completed on time and in an organized manner consistent with company policies and management directives. The position also requires negotiation, follow-up through order closure, and management of orders through the manufacturing process.

Requirements

Mechanical Engineering degree or HVAC experience.
At least 4 years of estimation experience focused on NAVFAC or federally funded projects.
Broad understanding of mechanical systems, including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, primary and secondary piping, HVAC ductwork, RTUs, AHUs, and VAVs.
Experience in tooling, machining, fabrication, or construction environments and industries.
Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Strong technical writing skills and ability to read and interpret drawings and/or construction plans.
Strong negotiating and organizational skills.
Ability to perform detailed work promptly and manage orders through the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

Gather and disseminate market intelligence for each estimating job by communicating with buyers, end users, vendors, and other information sources.
Interpret customer drawings, specifications, and requirements to formulate quotation strategies.
Collaborate with Estimating, Engineering, and Sales to analyze customer requirements and develop quotation strategies.
Identify the optimum cost and availability of materials within the customer’s approved supplier or country-of-origin list.
Prepare material and labor estimates for quotations.
Use estimating documentation and electronic programs to prepare bills of materials and labor estimates for quotations.
Complete documentation promptly and in an organized manner, consistent with company policies and management directives.
Follow up through order closure and manage orders throughout the manufacturing process.