HVAC Estimator

About The Company:

The Tustin Group is a single-source integrated building services company offering: HVAC/R mechanical system design, installation, maintenance, inspection, and service agreement programs; Building automation and energy management strategies for custom energy curtailment programs to lower operating costs and increase reliability; Fire protection systems and services including the professional design, fabrication, installation, repair and code-required inspection services; Water management services including water treatment chemical programs, lab analysis and testing services, supervised water management agreements with customized performance reporting programs as well as turnkey design and installation capabilities

Summary

The HVAC Estimator is responsible for coordinating estimating and bidding processes within the operation, analyzing documentation, and preparing estimates. The HVAC Estimator collaborates with various departments to achieve organizational goals and implements strategies to optimize project costs and efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints, specifications, and proposals to prepare comprehensive estimates.
• Review data to determine material and labor requirements, assisting in cost reduction efforts.
• Delegate, monitor, and audit work for timely and quality completion.
• Prepare estimate reports, labor and material estimates, and cost analyses for management purposes.
• Communicate with other departments to resolve issues and achieve project goals.
• Prepare labor and material estimates, project bid wraps, and subcontractor pricing.
• Establish vendor responsibilities and ensure bid compliance.
• Train team members in estimation procedures and department operations.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management.

Experience and Skills:

• Associate's degree or equivalent, and 5 years of related experience.
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications and construction plans.
• Broad understanding of construction, piping, and sheet metal systems
• Familiarity with the submittal process and project closeout requirements
• Strong mathematical and reasoning skills.
• Problem-solving ability and interpretation of various instructions.
• Knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, type, and operate office technology such as computers, printers, copy machines, and calculators.
• Must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to distinguish colors and engage in repetitive fine manipulation frequently.
• Capable of navigating uneven surfaces and climbing ladders.
• May be exposed to temperature changes and confined spaces.

Other requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Job Type:

• Full-time
• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Benefits:

The Tustin Group is able to offer so many great benefits to our employees and it is one of the reasons we stand out from our competitors.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Telehealth
• Free Talk Therapy
• Paid Life Insurance & Disability
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off (including your birthday)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Incentive Trips
• So much more!