HVAC Estimation Engineer - Guindy - Immediate Hiring

Job Description

\*Job Title:\* HVAC Estimation Engineer

\*Company:\* Leading HVAC Projects Company

\*Location:\* Guindy, Chennai

\*Experience:\* 3--5 years

\*Salary:\* Rs.30,000 -- Rs.35,000 per month benefits

\*Employment Type:\* Full-time

\*About the Role* We are a leading HVAC projects company executing commercial, industrial, and institutional projects across Chennai. We're looking for a detail-oriented *HVAC Estimation Engineer\* based in Guindy to prepare accurate cost estimates, BOQs, and tender submissions. You'll work closely with sales, design, and project teams to win projects while maintaining profitability.

\*Key Responsibilities*
*1. Estimation \& Costing* - Review client drawings, specs, BOQs, and tender documents to understand project scope for HVAC systems.

- Prepare detailed material take-off, equipment sizing, and BOQ for AHU, ducting, piping, chillers, VRF, pumps, insulation, etc.

- Source vendor quotations and negotiate for best pricing without compromising quality.

- Calculate labor, subcontractor, and overhead costs to prepare competitive bids.

*2. Tendering \& Proposals* - Compile technical commercial proposals with clear scope of work, exclusions, and terms.

- Support pre-bid meetings and site visits to clarify scope with clients/consultants.

- Ensure estimates meet project timelines, specs, and company margin targets.

*3. Technical Analysis* - Check design feasibility, load calculations, and specifications for compliance.

- Coordinate with design/engineering team for duct sizing, equipment selection, and layout optimization.

- Identify risks, cost-saving opportunities, and value-engineering options.

*4. Documentation \& Reporting* - Maintain an estimation database for rates, vendor pricing, and past project benchmarks.

- Update CRM/ERP with bid status, revisions, and follow-ups.

- Hand over awarded projects with detailed cost breakdown to execution team.

*Qualifications \& Skills*
*Must-Have:* - 3--5 years experience in HVAC estimation for projects -- commercial/industrial/institutional preferred.

- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems: Ducting, AHU, Chillers, VRF/VRV, Pumps, Insulation, BMS.

- Proficiency in reading architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.

- Good Excel skills. Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit MEP, or estimation software like FastEST/Quotesoft is a plus.

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.

*Good to Have:* - Experience with Guindy/Chennai clients, consultants, and contractor market rates.

- Understanding of ISHRAE standards and local codes.

*Desired Attributes* - Strong analytical costing skills with high attention to detail.

- Good negotiation and vendor management skills.

- Self-driven, deadline-oriented, and team player.

- Can handle multiple tenders simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

*Benefits\*

- Salary: AED 30K -- 35K per month based on experience

- Office location: Guindy -- easily accessible

- Medical insurance, ESI/EPF as per company policy

- Growth opportunities in project management \& business development

Work Location: Guindy, Chennai.

Immediate joiners are preferred.

For more details contact us at 9176033506/9791033506.