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Havel provides single-source solutions that meet a wide variety of facility design, installation, operation and maintenance requirements.

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Location
Thousand Oaks, California, United States of America
Type
Full-time
Department
Accounting/Finance
Salary
$90K – $120K
Posted
Sep 14, 2026

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Retrofit Estimator

at Havel


About Us

We are a full-service HVAC, building automation, chiller, and retrofit contractor with a reputation for combining high-quality consulting services with customized energy solutions. Our integrated, single-source solutions include turnkey in-house capabilities with design assistance, as well as engineering applications and automated control systems.

Job Summary

Responsible for preparing and/or coordinating the preparation of full cost estimates on small to large and complex projects using field job walk information and/or client provided project documents for HVAC retrofit projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Actively gather information for each estimating job by talking directly with the account manager, the end user, the engineering team, the estimating team, vendors and/or other sources of information.• Ability to interpret field conditions to determine project direction and able to provide costs associated with large scale mechanical retrofits project without the use of drawing, plans or specifications.• Interpret customer drawings, specifications, and requirements were provided for formulating quotation strategies.• Work with estimating, engineering and sales departments to analyze customer requirements and develop a winning strategy for every quotation.• Understand and have a working knowledge of the California Mechanical Code and local municipal codes.• Identify optimum cost/availability for equipment, materials and labor estimated in the quotation process.• Learn to effectively utilize all estimating documentation and electronic programs in preparation of the bill of material and labor estimate for all quotations.• Complete all documentation on time and in an organized manner consistent with company policies and management directives.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree and equivalent experience.• 4+ years' experience in the estimation of HVAC retrofits or Retrofit field experience.• An overall broad understanding of all types of mechanical systems, such as chillers, boilers, cooling towers, primary and secondary piping, HVAC ductwork, RTU, AHU, VAVs, and VRF.• Self-Starter, strong work ethic, get the job done attitude and overall, TEAM player. • Experience with customer- occupied sites during construction, commercial, and industrial environments. • Must be fluent with Office Suite (SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)• Strong technical writing skills, ability to read and interpret RFPs, drawings and/or construction plans are required for success. • This position requires strong organizational skills, the ability to perform detailed work in a timely manner, follow up through order closure, and move the project to the operations team.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Notice to Prospective Employees

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Geographic Disclosure

Compensation Range: $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.