Estimator

About the Role

The Estimator reports to the Pre‑Construction & HVAC Manager. In this role, the estimator analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, and services. The estimator also ensures that Capstone’s computer system operates consistently with the most recent software updates and that the pricing database is kept current.

Responsibilities

• Review data to determine material and labor requirements, and prepare itemized takeoffs on ductwork, piping, and plumbing using QuickPen.
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates for management purposes, including planning, organizing, scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining costs.
• Conduct special studies to increase cost‑effectiveness.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and department managers to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Maintain QuickPen software and hardware, including updates and troubleshooting.
• Work with project managers to complete post‑project analysis of estimates.
• Update labor and pricing tables in QuickPen as needed.
• Secure all plans, specifications, and addenda for projects on the bid list and maintain electronic copies.
• Distribute the list of jobs being bid to bidders and keep the bidders list current.
• Assist in bid‑day proposal preparation.
• Ensure at least one person is trained as a backup estimator on QuickPen; management will identify the backup person.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or substantial equivalent experience in related fields.
• Minimum of four years’ experience as an estimator for an HVACR contracting or building‑related services business, or substantial experience in the sheet metal, plumbing, and piping industry.

Job Specific Requirements

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret plans, specifications, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental documents.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Possession of all certificates, licenses, and registrations required to perform services in the jurisdiction of work.
• Current Texas driver’s license and ability to drive all types of vehicles in the corporate fleet within 30 days of hire.
• Must be insurable by Capstone’s current insurance carrier.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access) and PowerPoint, using the most current versions.
• Experience with computer systems and the software programs currently used at Capstone.
• Advanced experience with QuickPen estimating software.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required duties and responsibilities.