HVAC Estimator
Team Kline · Des Moines, IA · 2 mo ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze blueprints to determine equipment, parts, duct, and control placements according to HVAC codes.
- Identify the quantity, type, and cost of materials and fixtures needed for projects, as well as labor requirements.
- Assess the potential profitability of projects to assist management with bidding decisions.
- Provide actionable solutions to enhance project profitability.
- Complete and submit competitive project bids in line with established guidelines.
- Evaluate labor and material costs to determine the feasibility of in-house construction versus subcontracting.
- Attend pre-bid meetings and oversee pre-con meetings with project managers and field foremen for effective project handoff.
- Assist in managing project change orders as needed.
- Maintain ongoing communication with project managers and conduct post-project reviews for continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret blueprints.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Minimum of two years of relevant experience.
Work Environment
- Primarily office-based with standard equipment.
- Occasional site visits for project assessments and inspections.
- Follow safety protocols and wear PPE when necessary.
- Frequent interaction with team members and clients.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans.
- Team Kline covers long term disability 100%.
- 401k with a company match.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- Company paid holidays, and up to five weeks of paid time off!
- Training & Growth: Accredited on-site apprenticeship partnered with Hawkeye Community College for Electrical and HVAC, and ABC of Iowa for plumbing apprenticeships. Career advancement and career development opportunities.
- Fun Perks: Company outings, opportunities to win cash prizes, and a team environment like no other.