Mechanical Estimator - HVAC

AAF International offers the most comprehensive clean air solutions available across the globe. Selling under the American Air Filter and the AAF International brand names, AAF International has been an industry pioneer since 1921 with manufacturing operations in 22 countries and over 6000 employees globally. Our products are the industry benchmarks for quality and performance. Our applications include commercial, industrial and residential solutions from the filters used in your home to the most critical cleanroom and power generation applications.

We are a member of the Daikin Group, the world's largest air conditioning provider with $30 billion in revenue and over 98,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1924, Daikin has grown into a diversified industrial manufacturing company offering solutions in clean, air, air conditioning, refrigeration, chemicals, oil hydraulics, defense systems and electronics.

Our culture of continuous improvement, safety and world class operations is driven by our people-centered management philosophy. This philosophy is built around mutual selection: that while AAF seeks top talent people to join and deliver on our team, we also want each team member to receive job satisfaction, growth & development, and continued happiness in being a long-term member of the AAF family. This is fueled by our belief in treating our people, our supply partners, our customers and our environment with the trust and respect we each require, and our passion to give back to our community for our success.

Read more about our philosophy at: http://www.daikin.com/about/corporate/philosophy/index.html

AAF International is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, uniform servicemember status, age, disability, or any other legally recognized protected personal characteristics.

Position Objective:

Based full time in our Wilmington, Massachusetts, office, we are looking for a mechanical estimator to support our sales of air ventilation and filtration equipment. The Estimator has mastery in utilizing commercial blueprints to complete material takeoffs to determine material required to complete installations for new construction projects provided by our strong customer base of mechanical and sheet metal contractors.

We are looking for an Estimator to work with our established customer base, to work with our HVAC air distribution and control products (primarily our Nailor and Portoff Product lines) where we are an exclusive rep for these in the region.

Key Accountabilities:

• Identify target opportunities by reviewing incoming invitations to bid.
• Download contract documents for review including plans, specifications and associated docs.
• Review contract documents as required, utilizing vendor estimating software to creating pricing.
• Create detailed takeoff's using Planswift software for entry into estimate.
• Identify potential scope and design gaps at the time of estimate.
• bility to read drawings, input orders, and communicate effectively with customers

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Interprets blueprints and CAD drawings to create take-off lists.
• Estimates the amount of materials to complete the installation of HVAC systems in new industrial and commercial projects.
• Communicates with other estimators, lead estimators, managers, and sales staff.
• Returns all necessary information back to the sales team for bidding promptly.
• Communicates all internal issues or questions to the Sr. Estimator or Branch General Manager.
• Ability to forecast the needs of materials per each blueprint.
• Ability to fill in for others as needed.
• Follows all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or GED; Associate's degree or higher preferred.
2. 2+ years mechanical estimation experience, preferably in an HVAC ductwork environment.
3. Skilled at reading and interpreting architectural blueprints.
4. Must possess basic CAD operating skills.
5. Familiarity with using Planswift or similar software that provides material take-off and load calculations
6. Ability estimating software and perform load calculations efficiently.
7. Computer competency is required, including a minimum of 2-year experience Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
8. Fast learner
9. Working knowledge of CRM (Salesforce) for tracking quotes and bid opportunities is a plus
10. Must be able to communicate in English effectively, both verbally and in writing.
11. Additional Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
12. Exceptional time management, multitasking, and interpersonal skills.
13. Excellent research skills.
14. Extensive knowledge of industry best practices and standards.
15. Excellent attention to detail and be able to analyze information
16. Customer service mindset.
17. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
18. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
19. Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
20. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
21. Willingness to learn and be a part of a team.
22. Positive attitude and a team player.
23. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education.
24. Ability to build positive relationships with customers, both internal and external.
25. Willingness and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization.
26. Safety mindset and acceptance of a safety culture.

• Working Conditions:
• Open office environment.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Physical Requirements
• Must be able to adhere to long periods of standing, walking or sitting.
• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds to operate phones or other office equipment safely.
• With natural or corrected vision, able to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to others.
• Ability to enter text or data into a computer by means of a traditional keyboard or 10-key numeric keypad.