Project Estimator

Bassett Mechanical is a 3rd generation family-owned company that provides custom-built industrial refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, metal fabricating and preventative maintenance service solutions to customers throughout the United States and the world. It is not only a great place to grow and thrive in your career. It is a place to truly belong. As a member of the Bassett Mechanical Family, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package and many professional growth opportunities. From the moment you're hired, to the day you retire, you're a part of our Bassett Mechanical Family.

Position Purpose

Develop cost estimates for both design/build and plan and spec. plumbing, sheet metal, piping and/or HVAC projects. Apply industry knowledge, experience, and estimating processes to accurately match anticipated cost to project scope.

Position Responsibilities

• Receive requests for internal estimates via assignment from Sr. Estimator. If a request for an estimate is received via direct invite from customer, general contractor, bid notification or plan services, gather basic quote/scope information as needed and forward to Sr. Estimator for decision to proceed or decline.

• Initiate the Cosential process (obtain opportunity number and establish quote folder) for project estimates assigned and if the estimator is the initial contact.

• Prepare project estimate:

• Obtain plan and specifications from Bassett design engineer/ PM or customer.

• Gather field data and/or meet with customer, when requested.

• Attend pre-bid walk-thru's and meetings, as required.

• Thoroughly review and understand the required estimate scope that identified in plans and specifications. Obtain additional information, if needed.

• Identify materials/ equipment/ work to be purchased or subcontracted and contact vendors to obtain quotes.

• Perform quality take-offs.

• Determine labor hours and costs.

• Assess project risk factors and recommend labor factor or other cost adjustments.

• Apply overhead and other costs, as needed. Recommend, review, and confirm project mark-up with requesting engineer/PM and Project Operations Manager.

• Prepare proposal and/or bid submittal documents for plan and spec projects and assist with design build documents upon request.

• Follow-up on quotes submitted, report results when available, and update Cosential data. Attend bid openings, if required.

• If project award/commitment is obtain, facilitate the hand-off of project and estimate information to a Project Manager through established procedures.

• Maintain estimating software system with regular pricing updates. Coordinate software version updates with IT.

• Assist Project Managers with takeoffs and estimates for change orders and construction bulletins.

• Support and maintain a safe and Lean working environment. Identify, plan, and implement opportunities for continually improving estimating methods and processes.

• Other duties as assigned by Sr. Estimator or Operations Manager in Mechanical Contracting Division.

Summary of Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication and coordinating skills

• Excellent customer relations skills

• Previous experience with the estimating system Quote Soft is ideal

• Strong knowledge of and experience in reading and understanding project drawings, specifications and bid requirement documents. Drafting or CAD experience desired.

• Minimum two year technical college degree in mechanical systems or 5 years of related field installation experience.

• An understanding of mechanical systems utilized in commercial/industrial markets, preferably in the same or related markets as current Bassett experience:

• Plumbing

• Refrigeration - industrial systems, ammonia systems, etc.

• HVAC - ventilation systems, boiler systems, chilled water systems, etc.

• Strong computer skills including capability to efficiently utilize a computerize take-off and estimating program and Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Prior estimation experience desired.

• Physical ability to access job sites, including some climbing

Direct Reports

• None