Estimator

About the role

The Estimator position at Archer Mechanical is a full-time opportunity based in Salt Lake City. Archer Mechanical is a company that specializes in sustainable mechanical and plumbing systems, offering a variety of services including design-build, design-assist, new construction, additions, remodels, retrofits, service, and preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare take-offs, analyses, estimates, and value engineering for all items in assigned scope.
• Conduct constructability analysis through design and project documentation review and address questions with point of contact.
• Perform pre-bid job site walks and investigations.
• Develop value engineering review by identifying cost-efficient alternatives to scope.
• Serve as point of contact with subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Assemble bids and proposals for different contract types (Lump Sum, Target Value Design, FLCC, etc.).
• Analyze site conditions and contract documents to determine required scope.
• Cookordination with project managers, vendors, and subcontractors to avoid scope gaps and overlaps.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals and manage risk of scope gaps.
• Answer technical questions about all the services provided.
• Establish and maintain estimating client and vendor relationships.
• Maintain estimating logs and vendor/subcontractor quotes in project folders.
• Ensure assigned projects are completed on time.
• Participate and contribute to design and coordination meetings.
• Provide constructability feedback through design phases.
• Develop and maintain cost studies, budget tracking & reporting, and procurement logs.

Qualifications

• High school degree/GED
• Minimum of 5 years of commercial HVAC/Plumbing estimating experience
• Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC & Plumbing systems
• Expertise in reading blueprints & specifications and performing material take-offs
• Well-organized and able to work with others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced technical proficiency and digital agility

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)