Project Estimator at Air Comfort in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

About the company:

Founded in 1935 as an engineering company and equipment distributor, Air Comfort's mission is to provide a true comfort level for our businesses HVAC with uninterrupted performance and around-the-clock reliability. We provide the highest-quality HVAC installations performed by a team of top experts in the mechanical industry.

About the job:

Detail, accuracy, and organization are vital skills necessary for this position. We will provide training for all job duties. We are seeking Mechanical Engineering candidates with CAD and Permit Drawing experience. PE license in the State of Illinois preferred.

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00A.M to 4:00 P.M.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Estimating piping and sheet metal construction projects.
• Review Plans and Specifications for completeness and prepare RFI's for additional information as required.
• Prepare Design/Build proposals as required.
• Prepare permit drawings as required.
• Assist with project management for construction projects sold.
• Prepare shop and as-built CAD drawings for construction projects as required.
• Develop project schedules.
• Obtain installation permits as required.
• Order equipment and materials; issue purchase orders to vendors and subcontractors.
• Prepare project scopes and procure quotations from vendors and subcontractors.
• Negotiate with vendors and subcontractors for favorable pricing.
• Ongoing job tracking of projects in progress.
• Assist in resolution of problems that arise during construction projects.
• Continually update sheet meal and piping estimating software to ensure accurate material costs.
• Perform postmortem analysis on completed projects, comparing estimated costs to actual costs incurred.
• Manage project close-out documentation, including: as-built drawings, warranty letters, start-up reports, balancing reports, IOM's, etc.
• Stay abreast of current technology and construction methods in an effort to continually improve production and quality.
• Utilize Dropbox to maintain organized job files for Sales Engineers and field personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous project management, estimator, or engineering experience.
• Several years of experience working in the mechanical or construction field.
• Industry experience with HVAC.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline. Apply Now