ESTIMATING ENGINEER at Ice Air LLC – Mount Vernon, New York

Location: On site role in Mount Vernon, NY office Monday-Friday
Company: ICE AIR, LLC and Affiliates (“Ice Air”, the “Company”, “We”)
About Us: Ice Air is a manufacturer of innovative HVAC solutions serving the North America market. We are dedicated to providing reliable, quality, energy-efficient equipment for all new construction, replacement and retrofit projects. Over the last several years, Ice Air has developed innovative products that meet the environmental challenges of eliminating the need for fossil fuel sources to provide heating, cooling, domestic hot water and central water loop systems.

Position Overview: Assist company growth through cost estimation and by identifying project requirements and providing specification data and technical support to the design community. Perform process improvement and pricing analysis. Introduce Ice Air’s pipeline of innovative “electrified” products by working with existing Ice Air customers and targeted mechanical engineering firms and equipment specifiers. The individual would be responsible for providing specification and selection data on a project-by-project basis as well as completing takeoffs and quotations from those selections.

Key Responsibilities:

(Includes, but not limited to)

• Estimating and Cost Analysis
• Perform detailed equipment takeoffs and develop project-specific cost estimates based on plans and specifications
• Analyze material, labor and production costs to establish accurate and competitive pricing
• Develop and maintain pricing structures and templates for consistent quotation across product lines
• Evaluate project requirements and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining performance and compliance
• Collaborate with internal teams to align pricing strategies with company financial goals and market conditions
• Interfacing, informing and educating the specifying community (i.e. Engineers, architects, energy consulting firms and mechanical contractors)
• Provide necessary technical data for mechanical schedules, building plans and performance specifications
• Provide unit selections based on operating conditions
• Establish open communication with project specifiers in order to become preferred equipment provider during design phase
• Product Design
• Assist management and engineering team during new product development and design phase
• Analyze and evaluate products for performance and maintenance improvements
• Make recommendations based on current market feedback and industry standards
• Keep current with local, regional and federal code requirements
• Assess market trends and industry transitions to keep product line innovative and solutions based
• Manufacturer Rep Support
• Provide unit selections and assist with engineering specifications
• Assist with analyzing plans and equipment schedules
• Support design build engineers and mechanical contractors in multiple markets
• Develop representative’s staff by providing technical information and training
• Train manufacturer rep staff in preparing equipment takeoffs and quote based on the technical requirements and selections.
• Technical Marketing Support
• Analyze and keep current existing technical documentation and support material
• Website data support
• Work with marketing department to create O & M manual, technical guides and residual support materials

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, annual bonus, and generous benefits package.
• Significant long-term growth opportunity.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management
• Knowledge and background in HVAC systems, operations and functions
• Familiarity with construction and building applications, a plus
• HVAC equipment selection software knowledge, a plus
• AutoCad and Solidworks experience, a plus
• Strong Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Hardworking and responsible
• Ability to track long-term progress and follow through
• Excellent customer service and ability to resolve customer issues
• Good organizer with problem solving capabilities
• Ability to sell to customer needs and present technical information
• Presentation, verbal communication and computer skills
• Show initiative and have good attitude
• Must be able to work well with others
• Ambition required