Estimator

About the role

We specialize in the design, installation, service, and maintenance of commercial and industrial projects. Our team has constructed and maintained mechanical systems for a wide variety of high-profile clients, including hospitals, data centers, manufacturers, hotels, universities, office buildings, and more.

Job Duties

• Ensure all hard-copy and electronic documents received and generated during the bidding process are filed, stored, and readily retrievable, in compliance with company document control policies and procedures.
• Maintain electronic file storage portal for vendors and subcontractors to access bidding documents.
• Analyze plans, specifications, RFPs, RFQ’s and other documentation for population of estimates/proposals.
• Perform take-off of mechanical HVAC, piping, and plumbing systems.
• Routinely communicate with vendors and subcontractors to coordinate timely receipt of proposals.
• Obtain cost estimates from vendors and subcontractors; evaluate vendor and subcontractor scopes of work for estimates.
• Utilize current estimate software to input vendor/subcontractor proposals and labor, material and equipment estimates.
• Able to draft detailed proposals/scope letters.
• Follow awarded contracts, as assigned.
• Work may include estimating additional work items (value engineering, change orders, procuring material, equipment etc.) if required.

Essential Duties

• Establishes the following items for estimating projects:
  • Prepare take-offs and price estimates
  • Obtain scopes of work and pricing from subcontractors and suppliers
  • Prepare accurate sheet metal, piping, and labor estimates
  • Able to review plan and specifications and provide value engineering for Mechanical Systems
  • Aid in developing detailed lists of qualifications, clarifications, and exclusions to effectively communicate our budget assumptions to the client
  • Understand and contribute to risk and contingency assessments
  • Absorb quality while submitting more comprehensive alternative solutions for client
  • Aid in estimate reviews with construction and preconstruction teams
  • Establish and maintain good client/vendor/subcontractor relationships at all times
  • Provide input on productivity factors
  • Coverage, coordination, direction, and control of all aspects of the bidding process
  • Able to work with the customers to find mutually satisfactory solutions to difficult issues
  • Proficient in Microsoft, PowerPoint, Project and Word

Key Qualifications

• 5+ years experience working in Mechanical HVAC/Plumbing construction industry as a craftsperson
• Proficient in mechanical estimating software, QuoteSoft/Express preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; basic calculations and formula comprehension
• Strong organizational and self-management skills

Skills

• Communication – communicates clearly and concisely in verbal and written form
• Relationships – establishes and maintains long-term relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations
• Interpersonal skills – able to work effectively with other employees, supervisors, and external parties
• Policies & Procedures – demonstrates knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures and systems
• Read and interpret contract documents and provide feedback for constructability, value engineering, and quality control
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the mechanical and plumbing construction, such as commercial buildings, hospitals, data centers, food processing and manufacturing facilities
• Ability to read and understand engineered drawings, specifications, RFQ s, RFP s and bid documents as related to the Mechanical HVAC and plumbing trades
• Knowledge of relevant codes, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote compliant projects within Federal, State and Local regulations
• Able to plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and control all aspects of the bidding process
• Able to work with the customers to find mutually satisfactory solutions to difficult issues
• Proficient in Microsoft, PowerPoint, Project and Word

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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