Estimator

Estimator

Cranston, RI 02910

Overview

Salary Range $100,000.00 - $135,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level Not Specified Travel Percentage Up to 50% Category Coldmasters

Description

The Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and profitable cost estimates for commercial and/or industrial HVAC projects, including plan & spec, design-build, and retrofit/replacement work. Works closely with project managers, engineers, vendors, subcontractors, and clients to develop detailed proposals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope and requirements
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs for HVAC systems including ductwork, piping, equipment, insulation, and controls
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotations
• Develop accurate labor, material, equipment, and subcontract cost estimates
• Prepare bid summaries, clarifications, exclusions, and proposal documents
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits as required
• Identify value engineering opportunities to improve competitiveness
• Maintain historical cost data and estimating databases
• Ensure estimates meet company margin and risk management guidelines
• Assist with project turnover meetings to operations team upon award

Plan & Spec Estimating:

• Analyze engineer-issued construction documents and technical specifications
• Interpret mechanical schedules, control diagrams, and phasing requirements
• Perform detailed scope comparison between drawings and specifications
• Identify scope gaps, conflicts, and RFIs prior to bid submission
• Level subcontractor proposals to ensure complete scope coverage
• Prepare comprehensive bid packages for general contractors
• Work within strict bid deadlines and competitive hard-bid environments

Design-Build Estimating:

• Develop conceptual budgets from limited drawings or narratives
• Assist in HVAC system selection and equipment sizing coordination
• Provide budget pricing at various design milestones (concept, 30%, 60%, 90%)
• Offer value engineering and system optimization recommendations
• Evaluate alternative system types (e.g., VAV, VRF, chilled water, rooftop units, etc.)

Retrofit & Replacement Estimating:

• Conduct site walks to assess existing conditions and field constraints

Qualifications:

• 3–7+ years of HVAC estimating or related mechanical construction experience
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC systems and components
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
• Strong knowledge of labor productivity factors and local market pricing
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

• Field experience in HVAC installation or project management
• Knowledge of local building codes and industry standards
• Experience with conceptual budgeting and value engineering

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Time management and deadline-driven performance
• Cost analysis and financial acumen
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work independently and within a team

Work Environment:

This position requires the employee to work both inside and outside occasionally. The employee may be subject to loud noises and hot and cold temperatures when in the field. May occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces. Will climb ladders and stairs occasionally.

Positions Type and Expected hours of Work:

Workday is based on 8-hour day between the hours of 7am and 5pm, (to be determined with manager).

Travel: Travel is required throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts

Physical Demands:

• Lifting under and over 75 lbs.
• Stooping, walking, standing, bending, reaching, pulling and pushing
• Outside work
• Driving
• Climbing stairs
• Climbing Ladders
• Clarity of vision at both over 20 feet and under 20 inches
• Able to judge depth, have a good field of vision, and identify and distinguish colors
• Answer phone
• Precision Type work
• Dusty Environment
• Navigate uneven terrain
• Reading, typing and computer input

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Prevailing wage opportunities
• Health Care - United HealthCare, Delta Dental and Vision Service Plan
• Paid holidays, vacation, paid time off (PTO) personal and sick time and holidays
• Employer-paid Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance; access to short and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and more!

Qualifications

Who We Are

The RISE Group is an employee-owned, professional engineering firm that provides a complete range of consulting, design, and energy services to customers throughout the United States and internationally. Our multi-disciplined engineering and technical staff specialize in failure analysis, engineering design, process optimization, and condition assessment. Our work demonstrates how creative collaboration can produce outstanding results for our clients and our communities.

Our Culture

At RISE, our customers come from all walks of life -- and so do our employees! We hire amazing people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We can confidently state that we are successful as a direct result of our diversity. From day one and throughout your career with us, you'll find a workplace culture with expansive personal & professional development opportunities, cutting edge technology, a place where relationships are valued, and work/life balance is always a priority. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our workplace and in our communities. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

The RISE Group is an E-Verify participant and will conduct background investigations and pre-employment screening of candidates for employment Pre-employment activities will be conducted on qualified applicants after acceptance of a job offer.

The RISE Group is an employee-owned company and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.