Mechanical Estimator (HVAC) Job at Berg Enterprises, Inc, Houston, TX

  • Berg Enterprises, Inc
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

Berg Enterprises, Inc., seeks a dependable, hardworking, focused, and highly motivated HVAC Estimator  who has high-level knowledge of estimating for commercial HVAC, plumbing, and general construction projects.

This position reports directly to the Senior Estimator in the review of plans/specs, solicitation/negotiation of prices from contractors and suppliers, quantity takeoffs, and all other tasks associated with a complete bid, estimate, and closeout process.

This position is primarily in-person at our downtown Houston, TX, location, with some opportunities for travel and remote work.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage, organize, and communicate bid documentation for short- and long-term target pursuits 

  • Communicate and build relationships with project leads to clarify the scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements

  • Read, understand, and assign costs to all bid-related documents (drawings, specs, instructions to bidders)

  • Develop conceptual engineering capabilities, including equipment selection, layout, and sizing

  • Perform detailed take-off and unit cost estimates for mechanical, plumbing, and process piping

  • Perform pricing breakouts as required by customers, general contractors, and subcontractors 

  • Request, obtain, and evaluate vendor pricing while continuously following up on all bid projects and future awards

  • Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates and proposals in a timely manner

  • Electronically maintain records of all working documents 

  • Oversee multiple tasks and respond to multiple requests simultaneously

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Experience preparing estimates for commercial mechanical projects

  • Understanding of SMACNA standards for sheet metal ducting and HVAC systems 

  • Ability to estimate both design-build and plan/spec projects 

  • Competency with computerized estimating and digital takeoff software 

  • Proficiency with Google Workspace, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite

  • Proficiency with mechanical takeoff software

  • Detail-oriented personality with excellent organizational skills 

  • Ability to consistently meet deliverable deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of estimating software (e.g., FastDUCT, FastPIPE)

  • Hands-on experience working with ducts.

Other Requirements:

  • Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods of time.

  • Occasional bending, reaching, walking, and lifting when working on project sites.

Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, and a host of other benefits.

Job Tags

Temporary work, For contractors, For subcontractor, Remote work

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