Job Brief

We’re seeking an HVAC Mechanical Engineer to join our Australia-based project team as a Design Estimator. The role centres on pricing HVAC works: interpreting tender documentation, developing design concepts for pricing, and producing accurate, competitive estimates. You’ll use your engineering background to scope systems including direct expansion, chilled water, heating water and ventilation, and to work closely with our in-house design and construction teams.

Responsibilities

Prepare complete HVAC estimates and tender submissions, from first review through to final pricing

Review tender documents, drawings and specifications, and identify scope, risks, exclusions and design implications

Perform quantity take-offs for ductwork, pipework, equipment, insulation and associated services using Bluebeam and PDF XChange

Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations

Select and size equipment to support accurate pricing, including DX, chilled water, heating water and ventilation systems

Build labour, material, plant and preliminaries pricing, and apply appropriate margins

Produce design sketches, concept layouts and zoning diagrams for pricing support

Carry out heat load, ventilation and static pressure calculations, and fan sizing, where needed to validate scope and equipment selections

Prepare equipment schedules and technical submissions to support tenders

Develop written return briefs and tender clarifications for clients based on design scope

Collaborate with the in-house design and construction teams to resolve engineering and buildability issues before and after pricing

Prepare client-facing presentations and tender summaries in PowerPoint

Attend internal and external tender and design meetings via Microsoft Teams

Contribute to value engineering and alternative-solution proposals to improve competitiveness

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Solid understanding of HVAC systems, including DX, chilled water, heating water and ventilation

Experience or demonstrated aptitude in HVAC estimating, quantity take-off and tender pricing

Experience with equipment selection and system sizing

Familiarity with Bluebeam, PDF XChange and Camel

Strong attention to detail when reviewing technical specifications and client requirements

Strong commercial awareness and numerical ability

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and with remote Australian teams

Desirable

Prior experience estimating on Australian HVAC projects

Knowledge of Australian mechanical and building codes and standards

Experience responding to tender documentation and managing multiple tenders to deadline

Exposure to subcontractor and supplier management

Experience in a contracting or design-and-construct environment

Software Proficiency

Bluebeam

PDF XChange

Camel

Microsoft Office (Excel for estimating and PowerPoint for presentations)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Time Zone: Australian Business Hours

Applicant Location: Must be located in the Philippines

About Outdesk

At Outdesk, our mission is to bridge the gap between exceptional talent in the Philippines and the dynamic business needs of our clients in Australia. We are committed to delivering bespoke recruitment and comprehensive employment solutions that foster long-term success for both our clients and staff.

Employee Benefits

Paid Leave

13th Month Pay

SSS

Philhealth

Pag-Ibig

BIR

HMO

HVAC Mechanical Estimator