Commercial Project Developer

Swift Air Mechanical specializes in Commercial and Residential HVAC Services and is located on the Northeast side of Indianapolis, Indiana.

We are searching for a Commercial Project Developer to join our office.

The Commercial Project Developer will be responsible for all take-offs, pricing, and producing the final estimate and/or budgets based upon conceptual documents, schematics, design development, design build and construction documents. The estimator must interface with other members of the project team(s) and complete a hand-off to Project Management once contracts are executed with all project details to be incorporated into the final work product.

We are looking for someone who can own and grow a book of business over time, capable of building customer relationships, creating new opportunities, supplementing inbound leads with their own business development efforts, and converting those opportunities into profitable awarded work!

• Estimate HVAC installation in both engineered and design/build Commercial Projects.
• Estimate and sell packaged rooftop HVAC equipment, split systems, Cambridge and MUA systems, piping and small chiller on occasion, new and revised duct systems including VAVs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and proposals to prepare estimates.
• Perform detailed take-offs for equipment and material pricing.
• Distribute bid requests to all applicable vendors and subcontractors.
• Ensure estimates are completed and sent prior to deadlines.
• Communicate with vendors and suppliers.
• Review prints and details of projects with Estimator and/or Project Manager.
• Ensure all job specific instructions are shared with team to lead field personnel.
• Business development and relationship growth
• New customer acquisition
• Existing account expansion
• Opportunity qualification
• Close rate improvement
• Gross margin responsibility
• Value-based selling, not just estimating.
• Ability to create scope and position value to the customer.

• Bachelors in construction management preferred, not required. A professional background in mechanical engineering, construction management, or related field is preferred with experience in HVACestimating or contracting.
• Extensive knowledge and mastering of all Foreman competencies required.
• Thorough knowledge of industry guidelines, installation procedures, and specifications.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documents.
• Extensive knowledge of all types of tools, equipment, materials, and resources.
• Possess strong skills in cost analysis, budgeting, and forecasting to determine project profitability.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients, vendors, and internal team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous organizational skills are needed to manage multiple projects and complex data.
• The ability to work both indoors and outdoors, includes exposure to weather elements and climbing ladders.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Construction Site
• Customer Site
• Around other trades and heavy equipment
• Dangerous work sites

• Ability to lift and carry 50-100 lbs.
• Ability to stand on your feet and bend for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and occasionally work from platforms/scaffolding (using the appropriate fall protection requirements)
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (heat, rain, cold, wind) with appropriate PPE.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)