Estimator

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a New Construction Estimator that will be responsible for reviewing building plans, determine project labor and materials, oversee all cost proposals, and handle the entire bidding process to help win new projects.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Utilizes industry-standard techniques and internal processes to produce precise project estimates. Prepares comprehensive proposal letters, evaluates materials and pricing meticulously, and ensures compliance with project requirements. Vigilantly incorporates all project updates and changes into estimates promptly for accuracy.

• Offers specialized guidance on vendor selection, meticulously evaluates pricing quotes, and assesses vendor proposals for technical adherence and quality.

• Reviews project plans and specifications to gain a complete understanding of the project's scope. Assists with scope qualifications, exclusions and final pricings while working with the business development team to finalize proposals. Reviews architectural, structural and civil documents to examine their impact on the mechanical and plumbing scope of work.

• Communicates all project issues to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner. Reports issues to customers concerning project specifications, project scope, reports, value engineering possibilities, timelines or other items pertaining to a bid.

• Identifies, develops and communicates policies and procedures for continuous improvement including project cost savings opportunities.

• Organizes and maintains estimating project files in a clear and coherent manner while overseeing the department bid database.

• Monitors and maintains current technical knowledge of piping, plumbing and sheet metal estimating, installation practices and procedures.

• Assists with project turnover to project management and field.

• Conducts and attends interviews and job meetings according to customer and company needs to discuss projects.

• Provides assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required.

• May provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced colleagues.

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Skills and Requirements

• 2+ years of estimating HVAC projects in the commercial space required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is preferred. Relevant degrees in similar disciplines will also be considered.