Estimator - HVAC, Mechanical & Cleanroom Projects

About the role

Johnson Controls is looking for an Estimator to support its sales team and buyers on new or expanded performance guarantees for deployed products. The role covers small projects and turnkey tender pricing proposals, with hands-on experience in mechanical, HVAC and cleanroom projects in the industrial domain; a semiconductor, pharma or data centre background is a plus.

Key responsibilities

• Work with sales and buyers to develop and manage performance guarantees and prepare turnkey tender pricing proposals.
• Oversee the work of assigned resources on small projects.
• Understand tender scopes, measure and take off quantities from drawings, prepare bills of quantities and estimate unit rates and lump sums.
• Create pricing benchmarks and standardise pricing formats.
• Prepare tender documents, evaluate bids and recommend suitable contractors for HVAC, mechanical and pipe works.
• Prepare proposal price forms, commercial qualifications, manpower loading and cash-flow sheets.
• Assess commercial risks and opportunities, understand EPC contractual terms and attend commercial negotiations with customers and subcontractors.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma with at least 5 years of experience in mechanical, HVAC or industrial projects.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering large-scale commercial projects.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all organisational levels.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience in mechanical, HVAC and cleanroom projects; semiconductor, pharma or data centre background is a plus.
• Understanding of tender cost estimation, bills of quantities and EPC contractual terms.
• Strong commercial and financial risk management skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, able to explain complex technical information to non-technical audiences.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• On-the-job and cross-training opportunities.
• A collaborative team environment and a commitment to safety through a Zero Harm policy.