Service Estimator
FirstCall Group · South Amboy, NJ · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually we have sections: About the role (maybe "About the role" is not present but we can use "About the role"? The instruction: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We need to include a section only when posting has real, specific content for it. So we need to decide which sections have content.
We have:
- Overview of company: "WHO IS FIRSTCALL MECHANICAL?" This could be "About the role"? Actually it's about the company. Could be "About the role"? Not exactly. Could be "About the role" maybe not appropriate. Could be "About the company"? Not in list. But we could treat as "About the role"? Might be okay. However instruction says use those headings as examples; we can use other headings? It says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We need to include a section only when posting has real, specific content for it. So we need to decide which sections have content.
We have:
- Overview of company: "WHO IS FIRSTCALL MECHANICAL?" This could be "About the role"? Actually it's about the company. Could be "About the role"? Not exactly. Could be "About the role" maybe not appropriate. Could be "About the company"? Not in list. But we could treat as "About the role"? Might be okay. However instruction says use those headings as examples; we can use other headings? It says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Likely they expect those headings. So we should map content to those headings.
We have:
- Benefits Overview: we have benefits details. So we can have Benefits
with list.
- Position Overview: we have description of role. Could be "About the role" or maybe "Responsibilities"? Actually responsibilities are separate. Position Overview could be "About the role". We'll use About the role
with prose.
- Job Responsibilities: list of duties. Use Responsibilities
with - .
- Accountabilities: maybe could be part of Responsibilities or Requirements? Could be separate but we could incorporate into Responsibilities or Requirements. Since we prefer few substantive sections, we could merge Accountabilities into Responsibilities or Requirements. But we have separate "Accountabilities" bullet list. Could treat as part of Responsibilities. We'll include them under Responsibilities as additional items.
- Qualifications: we have qualifications list. Use
Qualifications
with list.
- Behavioral Profile: includes Mathmatical Ability, Reasoning Ability, Physical Demands. Could be under "Skills" or "Requirements". Since we have Qualifications already, we could put Behavioral under "Skills". Or we could create a "Skills" section. The instruction includes Skills as possible heading. So we can put Behavioral Profile under Skills
with list.
- Pay: Not mentioned explicitly except "Competitive Weekly Pay" under Benefits Overview. That's a benefit, not separate Pay section. So we do not create a Pay section unless posting actually states them. It does mention Competitive Weekly Pay as part of benefits. So we keep under Benefits.
- Schedule: Not mentioned. So no Schedule section.
- Also we have location: South Amboy, NJ. Could be included in About the role paragraph.
- Also we have "FirstCall Mechanical values our employees' well-being..." etc. That's benefits.
- Also we have "Position Overview This Estimator position responsible..." etc.
- Also we have "ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT This position reports to the local Service Manager." Could be part of About the role or Responsibilities. We'll include in About the role.
Now we need to remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. At end there is a note about unsolicited resumes etc. That's application instructions; we should remove.
Also "NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive..." that's boilerplate? Might be considered generic; we can remove.
Also "FirstCall does not accept unsolicited resumes..." remove.
Also "Applicants who are selected..." remove.
Also "Please note that we are unable to provide individual feedback..." remove.
Also "Applications will stay active..." remove.
Now we need to preserve all substantive information.
Let's extract substantive content:
Company description:
- Founded 1986, Statewide Conditioning offers full range HVAC services throughout NJ. Founded 1986, Statewide partnered with FirstCall Mechanical in 2026. FirstCall Mechanical is leading provider of commercial and industrial HVAC, building controls, electrical, and plumbing services. Serves distribution centers, industrial plants, universities, airports, healthcare facilities, self-storage units, etc. Approximately 700 employees across OH, NY, VA, TN, NC, SC, GA, FL, TX. Committed to building durable partnerships. Actively expanding nationwide and partnering with organizations sharing dedication to quality and customer satisfaction. Partners with companies to nurture growth in market, also provides equal focus on employee growth and development. Believe when YOU succeed, we all succeed, strive to be first call for talented team members who want a career, not just a job.
Benefits Overview:
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage - Medical, Dental, Vision, + More (Includes some 100% Company-paid plans)
- Financial Resources - 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% match, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
- Time-Off & Holidays - Up to 4 weeks of Paid Off, 9 Paid Holidays + Veterans Day for Veterans
- Career Growth & Development- Company-sponsored education and career advancement programs like the FirstCall Academy, the Learning & Education Assistance Program (LEAP), and the FirstCall Progression Program
- Generous Referral Bonus of $2,500 per referral
- Role-Specific Perks - Company vehicle or allowance, mobile phone or phone allowance, uniforms, and work boot allowances
Position Overview:
- This Estimator position responsible for supporting the estimating team in preparing accurate and timely cost estimates for HVAC projects.
- This role is ideal for a motivated individual interested in building a career in project management, estimating, or construction operations.
- This Estimator will work under the guidance of senior estimators and project managers to learn the foundations of HVAC system costing and scope development.
Job Responsibilities (list):
- Assist in quantity take-offs and basic labor/material cost calculations for HVAC systems
- Review project plans, specifications, and scopes of work under supervision
- Support bid preparation processes including compiling subcontractor and vendor quotes
- Help develop and organize the estimate documentation for submission
- Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits with estimators or project managers
- Maintain project bid files and follow up on outstanding vendor or subcontractor information
- Enter estimate data into bid software or spreadsheets for tracking and analysis
- Work closely with team members to learn the estimating lifecycle from bid to hand-off
Accountabilities:
- Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in all assigned tasks
- Deliver work in a timely manner and meet internal estimate deadlines
- Communicate effectively with team members and request guidance when needed
- Follow safety procedures and company policies when on job sites
Organizational Alignment:
- This position reports to the local Service Manager.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or trade school experience preferred
- 2+ years of experience in HVAC, estimating, or construction support
- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, service, repair, and replacement
- Experience developing detailed cost estimates and proposals
- Ability to work closely with Service technicians, Service Managers, Project Managers, Operations, and Sales
- Basic understanding of blueprint reading and construction documents
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with estimating software a plus
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
Behavioral Profile:
- Mathmatical Ability: Strong basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and unit conversions. Comfort with spreadsheets and data entry.
- Reasoning Ability: Able to follow instructions, prioritize tasks, and seek clarification as needed. Capable of basic troubleshooting and problem-solving within assigned work.
- Physical Demands: Primarily office-based with occasional site visits. May involve walking job sites, climbing ladders, or light lifting up to 25 lbs when assisting with site assessments.
Now we need to decide sections.
We have:
- About the role: could combine Position Overview + Organizational Alignment + maybe company description? But company description is about the company, not role. Could be "About the company"? Not in list. Could we add a section "About the company"? The instruction only gave examples but didn't forbid other headings? It says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It implies we should use those headings; but we could also use other headings if needed? Safer to stick to those. So we need to map company description maybe to "About the role"? Not ideal but we could include a brief about the company within About the role paragraph. Or we could omit company description? But we must preserve ALL substantive information. So we need to include it somewhere. Could put it in a
before any heading? The instruction says output ONLY the HTML fragment, no /. It didn't forbid having a leading paragraph without heading. But they said use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities...). It didn't say every paragraph must be under a heading. So we could have a
with company description, then headings for sections. That seems acceptable.
Thus structure:
Company description paragraph(s)
About the role
Position Overview + Organizational Alignment
Responsibilities
...
Qualifications
...
Skills
...
(for Behavioral Profile)
Benefits
...
We should not include Pay or Schedule sections.
We need to ensure we don't repeat job title as heading. We are not.
We need to not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings; none present.
We need to remove duplicated lines: there is duplicate "Founded in 1986," appears twice; we should keep only once? The instruction: Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove duplicated lines. So we need to deduplicate. The duplicated line: "Founded in 1986, Statewide Conditioning offers a full range of HVAC services throughout New Jersey. Founded in 1986, they have grown to serve multiple Fortune 500 companies. Founded in 1986, Statewide partnered with FirstCall Mechanical in 2026." Actually there are three occurrences of "Founded in 1986". The first two are separate sentences but both start with "Founded in 1986". The third also. The content after each differs. So it's not exact duplicate lines; they are similar but not identical. The instruction says remove duplicated lines, meaning identical lines. So we keep them as is.
Now we need to ensure we don't include boilerplate like "NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive." Remove.
Also remove "FirstCall does not accept unsolicited resumes..." etc.
Now produce HTML.
Let's craft paragraphs.
Company description paragraph: combine the info.
"Statewide Conditioning offers a full range of HVAC services throughout New Jersey. Founded in 1986, they have grown to serve multiple Fortune 500 companies. Statewide partnered with FirstCall Mechanical in 2026. FirstCall Mechanical is a leading provider of commercial and industrial HVAC, building controls, electrical, and plumbing services. FirstCall serves a wide array of facility and customer types, including distribution centers, industrial plants, universities, airports, healthcare facilities, self-storage units, and more. With approximately 700 employees across Ohio
Benefits
with list. - Position Overview: we have description of role. Could be "About the role" or maybe "Responsibilities"? Actually responsibilities are separate. Position Overview could be "About the role". We'll useAbout the role
with prose. - Job Responsibilities: list of duties. UseResponsibilities
with- .
- Accountabilities: maybe could be part of Responsibilities or Requirements? Could be separate but we could incorporate into Responsibilities or Requirements. Since we prefer few substantive sections, we could merge Accountabilities into Responsibilities or Requirements. But we have separate "Accountabilities" bullet list. Could treat as part of Responsibilities. We'll include them under Responsibilities as additional items.
- Qualifications: we have qualifications list. Use
Qualifications
with list. - Behavioral Profile: includes Mathmatical Ability, Reasoning Ability, Physical Demands. Could be under "Skills" or "Requirements". Since we have Qualifications already, we could put Behavioral under "Skills". Or we could create a "Skills" section. The instruction includes Skills as possible heading. So we can put Behavioral Profile underSkills
with list. - Pay: Not mentioned explicitly except "Competitive Weekly Pay" under Benefits Overview. That's a benefit, not separate Pay section. So we do not create a Pay section unless posting actually states them. It does mention Competitive Weekly Pay as part of benefits. So we keep under Benefits. - Schedule: Not mentioned. So no Schedule section. - Also we have location: South Amboy, NJ. Could be included in About the role paragraph. - Also we have "FirstCall Mechanical values our employees' well-being..." etc. That's benefits. - Also we have "Position Overview This Estimator position responsible..." etc. - Also we have "ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT This position reports to the local Service Manager." Could be part of About the role or Responsibilities. We'll include in About the role. Now we need to remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. At end there is a note about unsolicited resumes etc. That's application instructions; we should remove. Also "NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive..." that's boilerplate? Might be considered generic; we can remove. Also "FirstCall does not accept unsolicited resumes..." remove. Also "Applicants who are selected..." remove. Also "Please note that we are unable to provide individual feedback..." remove. Also "Applications will stay active..." remove. Now we need to preserve all substantive information. Let's extract substantive content: Company description: - Founded 1986, Statewide Conditioning offers full range HVAC services throughout NJ. Founded 1986, Statewide partnered with FirstCall Mechanical in 2026. FirstCall Mechanical is leading provider of commercial and industrial HVAC, building controls, electrical, and plumbing services. Serves distribution centers, industrial plants, universities, airports, healthcare facilities, self-storage units, etc. Approximately 700 employees across OH, NY, VA, TN, NC, SC, GA, FL, TX. Committed to building durable partnerships. Actively expanding nationwide and partnering with organizations sharing dedication to quality and customer satisfaction. Partners with companies to nurture growth in market, also provides equal focus on employee growth and development. Believe when YOU succeed, we all succeed, strive to be first call for talented team members who want a career, not just a job. Benefits Overview: - Competitive Weekly Pay - Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage - Medical, Dental, Vision, + More (Includes some 100% Company-paid plans) - Financial Resources - 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% match, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability - Time-Off & Holidays - Up to 4 weeks of Paid Off, 9 Paid Holidays + Veterans Day for Veterans - Career Growth & Development- Company-sponsored education and career advancement programs like the FirstCall Academy, the Learning & Education Assistance Program (LEAP), and the FirstCall Progression Program - Generous Referral Bonus of $2,500 per referral - Role-Specific Perks - Company vehicle or allowance, mobile phone or phone allowance, uniforms, and work boot allowances Position Overview: - This Estimator position responsible for supporting the estimating team in preparing accurate and timely cost estimates for HVAC projects. - This role is ideal for a motivated individual interested in building a career in project management, estimating, or construction operations. - This Estimator will work under the guidance of senior estimators and project managers to learn the foundations of HVAC system costing and scope development. Job Responsibilities (list): - Assist in quantity take-offs and basic labor/material cost calculations for HVAC systems - Review project plans, specifications, and scopes of work under supervision - Support bid preparation processes including compiling subcontractor and vendor quotes - Help develop and organize the estimate documentation for submission - Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits with estimators or project managers - Maintain project bid files and follow up on outstanding vendor or subcontractor information - Enter estimate data into bid software or spreadsheets for tracking and analysis - Work closely with team members to learn the estimating lifecycle from bid to hand-off Accountabilities: - Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in all assigned tasks - Deliver work in a timely manner and meet internal estimate deadlines - Communicate effectively with team members and request guidance when needed - Follow safety procedures and company policies when on job sites Organizational Alignment: - This position reports to the local Service Manager. Qualifications: - High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or trade school experience preferred - 2+ years of experience in HVAC, estimating, or construction support - Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, service, repair, and replacement - Experience developing detailed cost estimates and proposals - Ability to work closely with Service technicians, Service Managers, Project Managers, Operations, and Sales - Basic understanding of blueprint reading and construction documents - Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with estimating software a plus - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation - Ability to pass a background check and drug screening Behavioral Profile: - Mathmatical Ability: Strong basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and unit conversions. Comfort with spreadsheets and data entry. - Reasoning Ability: Able to follow instructions, prioritize tasks, and seek clarification as needed. Capable of basic troubleshooting and problem-solving within assigned work. - Physical Demands: Primarily office-based with occasional site visits. May involve walking job sites, climbing ladders, or light lifting up to 25 lbs when assisting with site assessments. Now we need to decide sections. We have: - About the role: could combine Position Overview + Organizational Alignment + maybe company description? But company description is about the company, not role. Could be "About the company"? Not in list. Could we add a section "About the company"? The instruction only gave examples but didn't forbid other headings? It says usefor section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It implies we should use those headings; but we could also use other headings if needed? Safer to stick to those. So we need to map company description maybe to "About the role"? Not ideal but we could include a brief about the company within About the role paragraph. Or we could omit company description? But we must preserve ALL substantive information. So we need to include it somewhere. Could put it in a
before any heading? The instruction says output ONLY the HTML fragment, no /. It didn't forbid having a leading paragraph without heading. But they said use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities...). It didn't say every paragraph must be under a heading. So we could have a
with company description, then headings for sections. That seems acceptable. Thus structure:
Company description paragraph(s)
About the role
Position Overview + Organizational Alignment
Responsibilities
- ...
Qualifications
- ...
Skills
- ...
Benefits
- ...