Sr. Hvac Estimator

NOT A REMOTE POSITION

• Reviewing and evaluating project plans and specifications, bid documents, and other relevant documents to identify what is needed to create a bid proposal.
• Calculates the cost of HVAC construction based on reviewing and evaluating available documents.
• Consults with clients, vendors and personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Confers with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Attends job site walk-throughs as necessary to ensure that any field conditions that may potentially affect or impact the construction, prospective bid or pre-construction designs are properly handled.
• Work alongside other estimators, project managers and project engineers on change orders and cost to complete estimates of ongoing projects.
• Analyzes projects for value engineering options while taking into account specific job conditions that may affect labor and material to be purchased and installed.
• Identifies any inconsistent issues, conflicts, and other problems in the bid documents.
• Coordinates with other MEP disciplines either internally or externally.
• Anticipates potential problems and is proactive by taking action.
• Requests material and equipment quotes from vendors and equipment suppliers. Reviews quotes to confirm adherence to quote specifications and accuracy of quotes received.
• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with vendors.
• Prepares bid documents including specific scope letter for each project.
• Conceptually designs HVAC solutions for design build projects.
• May attend estimating/sales meetings, and project meetings to discuss bid status, and present/solve problems.
• Meets with general contractors and site personnel, as needed.
• Keeps company personnel, clients, general contractors, and all others current on bid progress.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ Years of experience in HVAC estimating on commercial projects
• Strong mathematical skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products
• Experience with Autobid (Quickpen) is a plus as well as other estimating programs
• Previous field experience is preferred
• Knowledgeable of SMACNA, CMC and local codes

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training & Development
• On Site Gym

Salary Range: $100,000 to $150,000 DOE