Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Estimator

Come and join our team here at Modern Air Mechanical located in Merced, CA!!

• Less freeway traffic!
• Employee owed company!
• Lower cost of living!

Modern Air Mechanical is hiring! Since our start in 1983, we’ve grown to become a full-service mechanical and HVAC/R contracting company, known across the Central Valley as a respected contractor, focused on quality and customer satisfaction. If you’re looking to join a winning team, with a reputation for honesty, hard-work, and professionalism, we want to speak with you.

We are looking for a Commercial HVAC ESTIMATOR
! Come join an employee-owned company here in the Central Valley!

Candidates must have excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal. Candidates must be highly organized, with the ability to prioritize workflow, project scheduling, and deadlines. Our Commercial Estimators spend 95% of their time in the office but do perform job walks and site visits as needed for bids and jobs that require it. They maintain excellent working relationships with our customers, vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Below is a brief description of what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Perform advanced HVAC takeoffs and input utilizing the estimating software.
• Review all bid documents to determine the complete project scope.
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, material, and labor estimates involved in projects using internal methodologies, techniques, and or processes.
• Prepare and present estimate documentation, including gaps in available data.
• Assist in preliminary estimates for planning purposes and detailed itemized estimates based on final plans and specifications.
• Track and analyze data to reduce gaps between estimates and the actual cost.
• Review completed estimates and proposals for thoroughness, accuracy, value engineering alternatives and compliance with strategic goals.
• Attend job turnover meetings, and assure preparation of job turnover meeting materials. Attend job closing meetings.
• Review material pricing provided by purchasing and suppliers, and adjusts estimating database and procedures accordingly.
• Gather details and maintain current market data necessary to accurately estimate construction, material and soft costs associated with project construction.
• Continuously follow up on all bid projects and accurately forecast future awards/probabilities.

• Advanced knowledge of all standard HVAC systems in commercial, industrial and institutional construction projects.
• Deep understanding of HVAC construction bid process and on screen takeoff platforms
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software.
• Excellent customer service skills with desire to exceed customer expectations.
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail with ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and manuals.
• Ability to work independently in a timely manner, making sure job is done correctly the first time.

• Must have a strong work ethic and a “can-do” problem-solving attitude.
• Must be an excellent listener and communicator.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• 3+ years’ in Commercial/Industrial HVAC Estimating required
• Bachelor degree in a Construction related profession or similar is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of California Building Code, SMACNA HVAC and Duct requirements, CA Title 24 and Mechanical code is required

• Previous HVAC field experience (preferred not required)
• Work as part of our team to ensure customer satisfaction
• Safety leader and wears appropriate PPE while on any job site
• Observe all company procedures and safety rules
• Maintain accurate time records and send to payroll when required
• Neat, professional appearance

• In addition to outstanding benefits and employee-ownership, we offer outstanding compensation depending on the individual's knowledge, applicable experience, skills, and abilities.

In addition to hourly pay, we offer the following benefits:

• 401K retirement + employer match
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Company discounts
• EMPLOYEE-OWNERSHIP (ESOP) Account!

We are also now an Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid Vacation/Holiday/Sick
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance
• EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP

• High school or equivalent required, 4-year degree preferred but not required