HVAC Mechanical Project Estimator

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What we offer

• Competitive base salary and a comprehensive bonus program.

• Three weeks paid vacation in a calendar year/holidays/sick time/three PTO days in a calendar year.

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one. 

• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

• Providing Scheduling and management support.

• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

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What you will do

• Work with local branch sales team, will have overall responsibility for estimating mechanical retrofit projects. 

• Responsible for following consistent and repeatable HVAC mechanical project estimating standardized procedures and processes and achieving financial results on assigned projects. 

• Provides project estimates for day-to-day activities of our local branch, which may include service and or prime retrofit projects.

• Works close with Sales and Project Management to uncover and secure new work and change orders from the existing customer base. 

• Provides mechanical project estimating and estimating reviews.

• Acts as a technical resource for Sales. 

• Responsible for overall project safety program compliance with team members.

How you will do it

• Plan and estimate assigned projects.

• Oversee the mechanical retrofit process to ensure that it is performed in accordance with Johnson Controls standard practices. 

• Facilitates escalation of product related problems.

• Work with Sales team to secure new work and change orders from the existing customer base. 

• Estimates mechanical work and presents proposals to the customer.

• Acts as a technical resource for Sales.

• Assists sales in project development efforts and performs pre-bid reviews.

• Reviews and interprets contract Terms and Conditions.

• Coordinates the drawing layouts / detailing for proper job installation.

• Works close with Project Managers financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems and manage risk.  

• Investigates solutions and establishes project recovery plans, proactively investigates opportunities for improvements in the project scope that will result in value added change orders. 

• Performs associated cost estimates, works with sales team to prepare proposals and to secure customer acceptance.

• Oversees assigned projects for compliance with specifications, local codes and installation techniques.

• Uses negotiation skills to consistently resolve disputes.

• Ensures project document controls are following contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards.

• Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with customers and subcontractors. 

• Attends job progress meetings as required.

• Work with Project Managers to ensure subcontractors understand expectations of the project.

• Ensures transition from estimating to appropriate Johnson Controls Sales team is achieved.

• Adheres to safety standards.  Ensures that Johnson Controls team members, and subcontractors adhere to safety standards.

What we look for   

Required  

• Six or more years of comprehensive, technical and operational knowledge of the mechanical HVAC business, particularly related to mid –sized or moderately complex projects.

• Ability and experience in engineering and scope development of potential projects from 10K to 2M.

• Two to four years of engineering or trade school training such as an engineering degree or equivalent is preferred.

• Installation and or Service experience related to HVAC Mechanical systems and equipment is desired.

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

• Must have the ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience. 

• Proficient in Mechanical estimating software (example Fast Pipe, Fast Duct or equivalent). 

• Strong Personal Computer capabilities in MS Office (excel, word, power point), Adobe Writer, Visio and basic Windows environment.

Preferred

• Eight or more years of comprehensive, technical and operational knowledge of the mechanical HVAC business, particularly related to mid –sized or moderately complex projects.

• Ability and experience in engineering and scope development of potential projects from 10K to 4M.

• Two to four years of engineering or trade school training such as an engineering degree or equivalent is preferred.

• Installation and Service experience related to complex HVAC Mechanical systems and equipment is desired.

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

• Must have the ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience. 

• Proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems.

• Strong Personal Computer capabilities in MS Office (excel, word, power point), Adobe Writer, Visio and basic Windows environment.

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