Estimator II

Responsibilities:

Ensures that the client receives regular communication leading up to the bid date

Provides budget pricing and developmental estimates to stay engaged with the client

• Attends job meetings, walk-throughs, and client meetings
• Performs digital take off for HVAC piping / plumbing and sheet metal
• Maintains updates and pricing for digital take off software
• Works with the estimating team to ensure time is allowed and scope is clear
• Establishes relationships with suppliers and vendors to get timely pricing and qualified bids
• Reviews bid list and develops timeline to meet project bid date
• Reviews bid requirements and scope of work; organizes bid documents
• Schedules the take-off to meet the project deadline
• Reviews vendor and subcontractor quotes and qualifications
• Compiles the estimate and develops the scope letter
• Schedules timely turnover of estimates to operations for secured work
• Follows up with client regularly to gain feedback
• Reviews contracts and scope of work prior to passing to operations for approval
• Provides an informational handoff to operations
• Assists project management with buyout process

MINIMUM AND/OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred. Equivalent industry experience in place of degree.
• Active participation in industry organizations preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years of experience in estimating and/or project management with a mechanical subcontractor
• Experience working with commercial HVAC and Plumbing systems

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

No specific certifications required at time of hire

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Strong interpersonal skills; collaborative and team oriented

• Highly technical; proficient at reading plans and specifications; knowledgeable of local code requirements, systems, and construction standards
• Highly organized; able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; excellent oral and written communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in both an office and a field environment. Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.


REASONABLE ACCOMODATION:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so presents an undue hardship on the Company's business operations.


OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees understand the above job description and agree to comply with and be subject to its conditions. Employee further agrees this job description does not alter his/her at-will employment status. Employees understand the Company reserves the right to delegate, remove, expand or change all responsibilities. Employees acknowledge that he/she can fulfill the above duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

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