Senior Estimator

Roles and Responsibilities

• Asume key role throughout estimating, bidding, vendor and subcontractor proposal review and purchasing processes
• Work alongside Director of Preconstruction and Company leadership team to determine bid or no bid
• Assist Director of Preconstruction in assigning lead estimator for each project based on skillset and schedule alignment
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to direct reports; supervise/mentor the work of other estimators
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs of HVAC equipment and systems, including hydronic and air sides
• Ability to develop budgets from narratives during schematic design and through design development and to construction documents
• Aid in the preparation, finalization, and review of preliminary and/or final proposal/submittal complete
• Assist leadership team and Project Managers with technical support
• Develop, evaluate, and discuss possible solutions with Manager, Project Manager, Sub-contractor, Supplier, and/or customer
• Coordinate selection, pricing, and integrate equipment, controls, and services for each project
• Provide leadership to the team, resolve issues and solve problems that arise
• Perform construction plan review or other requirements as determined by project needs, constraints, and responsibilities to meet all of the customer’s facility requirements
• Prepare and review contract terms and conditions using standard contract templates when applicable
• Assist Director in developing project fulfillment schedule with project team
• Resolve major deviations from scope with team after Project Scope Validation
• Provide knowledge and consultation in the form of developing facility-related solutions for the customer’s problems
• Determine project needs, constraints, and responsibilities to meet the entire customer’s Building system design and installation requirements
• Demonstrate a functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices
• Visit client sites and project sites to survey conditions and make observations as needed
• Aid in the interview and selection of new estimators
• Monitor staff performance and complete performance reviews
• Collaborate with team members to solicit proper expertise in order to meet customer needs
• Aid Director in managing total preconstruction efforts

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum of 5 – 10 years’ experience in the HVAC industry
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand blueprints and construction plans and specifications
• Ability to understand HVAC systems and controls and basic HAVC principles, concepts, and perform calculations
• Strong communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office related products