Project Estimator

Duties and Responsibilities

• Determine the costs, appropriate product selection, product application, benefits and drawbacks of a project and create documentation to help the organization and client make mutually beneficial decisions that meet the needs and scope of a project.
• Analyze project documentation: review plans, blueprints, bills of quantities, schedules, and other documents or software to estimate costs.
• Research and negotiate: find suppliers and negotiate the best prices and quotes.
• Determine project timeline: consider factors like obtaining material pricing, budgets, quotes and potential setbacks to decide how long it will take to complete the project estimate.
• Assess risk: identify and communicate potential financial or logistical issues and track variations to plans.
• Prepare bids: respond to requests for quotes, prepare and submit proposals, technical documents, and submittal data for projects.
• Communication: work with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal staff to gather data and maintain efficient and effective methods of providing information to internal and external customers.
• Continually market the company and look for future opportunities to grow business.
• Meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Proficient with various commercial, ductless, unitary, software, web tools and manufacturers’ web tools.

Required Education, Experience, and Job Specific Skills

• High School Diploma or G.E.D and minimum of two years related experience and/or training in the HVAC/R industry; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of current construction standards.
• Adept in reading equipment schedules and mechanical blueprints, print take off, job estimating.

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