Estimator - Plumbing/HVAC

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Estimator for our clients HVAC division will provide and/or coordinate all estimating services necessary to HVAC and mechanical projects. Critical to this role is a focus on accuracy, thoroughness, and profitability. This position is responsible for cultivating relationships with the Estimating Departments within our targeted community of General Contractors. If you have estimating experience in plumbing and mechanical construction, hydronics, hospitality, sports, healthcare, or similar types of projects, this may be the role for you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regularly contact the Pre-Construction Departments of our targeted community of General Contractors to identify opportunities. 
• Evaluate opportunities to ensure we pursue projects with the best opportunity for success; are consistent with our business model; exploit our competitive advantages and can contribute margins consistent with the business plan.
• Review all plans, P&ID’s, specifications, and contracts prior to preparing the estimate to ensure any impacts on the work are identified.
• Learn and operate a computer based take off and estimating system that can provide reproducible results.
• Assist in selling the project, including but not limited to developing a scope of supply; presentations if required; entertaining; negotiating and closing.
• Assist with budget preparation for initial project set-up and any priced change order work for the Project Managers.
• Participate in the kickoff meeting, presenting the scope of work, work plan, budget, unusual requirements and any critical limitations on the scope of our work.
• Monitor progress of the work for purposes of comparing actual production rates with bid rates.
• Assist in preparation of project forecasts, claims and schedules, if required.
• Assist in productivity tracking of labor units.
• Participate in the weekly staff meetings for the purposes of identifying any scope deviations, monitoring production and forecasting future work.  Assist with developing alternate plans to recover projects where actual performance is not meeting budgeted plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 3+ years plumbing and/or mechanical estimating experience
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel
• Proficiency in Trimble Autobid and/or other estimating software platforms related to Sheetmetal and/or piping

Preferred

• Field/Craft experience
• Understanding of plumbing, piping, ductwork and installation of equipment
• Knowledge of plumbing, piping, and sheetmetal standards and codes
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or mechanical engineering