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Position Summary The Estimator is responsible for evaluating project specifications and drawings, ensuring a complete and accurate cost estimate. Under the supervision of the Chief Estimator, this position collaborates frequently with stakeholders including internal employees across departments as well as external customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
Essential Functions
Review plans, specifications, drawings to determine the cost of the project
Analyze time, material, and manpower requirements for each project
Perform material takeoffs and develop a written estimate of cost to perform the work according to the specifications
Provide the Estimating Manager with a detailed cost estimate, corresponding proposal letter and bid form breakout and take over ownership of the project
Interface with customers, vendors, and subcontractors to determine the cost of the project
Gather information to determine subcontractor and vendor suitability and aggressively gain the best pricing
Visit customer field locations as required to ascertain project conditions
Attend pre and post bid meetings as required and be able to effectively present information to clients to sell our projects
Select pool of potential subcontractors and equipment vendors to solicit their proposals
Analyze special safety and code requirements on all projects
Work as part of an integrated team in acquiring projects
Properly turns over bid documents to Project Management in a timely manner
Other duties as assigned by manager/supervisor
Qualifications
HVAC or Mechanical technical school/degree, Mechanical Engineering degree or a minimum of 2 years of estimating experience required
Prior experience in Mechanical Construction environment or Mechanical Estimating experience preferred
Prior sheet metal and piping experience preferred
Self-motivated, possess strong communication and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Estimation or Quickpen)
Must have a valid Driver’s License
Must have the ability to walk at least a mile, climb stairs and climb ladders up to 30' high.
This is a non-management position This is a full time position