Estimating Manager
About The Position
DynaTen (a Comfort Systems USA Company) has been successfully providing Commercial Service and Construction Solutions to the greater North Texas market. DynaTen is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our Mechanical team! This is a key position in our organization with opportunities for growth and advancement. This position is responsible for estimating all costs including material and labor for plumbing, piping or sheet metal systems. The Senior Estimator will be responsible for assembling assigned projects and will report to the Chief Estimator. Position Summary The Estimating Manager is responsible for working as the Senior Estimator. In addition, this role is responsible to provide leadership to their Estimator direct reports.
Requirements
- Technical College Degree: Journeyman plumber, Pipe Fitter will be considered in place of minimum experience as an estimator stated below.
- Minimum of 5 years as an Estimator for commercial construction.
- Proficient in MS Office Excel, Word, Access, Bluebeam, Revit, EstMEP, or other standard industry estimating software.
- Experience working with general contractors, estimators, and engineers.
- Strong construction management knowledge.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills with experience evaluating mechanical estimates performed by others.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Possesses a sense of duty to the company for what is in the best interest of the company.
- Prompt and responsive with measured urgency.
- Commitment to integrity and quality.
- Positive attitude and self-motivated.
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel software.
Responsibilities
- Proficient in estimating both plumbing and piping systems for projects up to $50,000,000.
- Direct the activities of their reporting team.
- Plumbing systems include DWV, Natural gas, medical gas systems.
- Mechanical systems include chilled water, condenser water, refrigerant, sheet metal ventilation, condensate, steam.
- Tasks include drawing take-off of pipe, valves, fittings, equipment and fixtures for plumbing, piping and sheet metal systems.
- Ability to manage estimating activities for several projects to meet bid deadlines, including internal pre-bid meetings.
- Prepare pre-bid RFI’s.
- Prepare material matrix to that meet project specifications and DynaTen construction standards.
- Solicit and vet proposals from subcontractors, vendors and other trades to meet project requirements.
- Compose Proposal; contents to include project scope, price, clarifications and exclusions.
- Complete bid forms and other requisite documents requested by general contractor.
- Preparation of Recapitulation Excel Workbook that will be the basis for management review and acceptance of cost estimate.
- Lead management review meetings prior to bid is submitted.
- Prepare compliance documents in accordance with DynaTen SOP.
- Point of contact for post-bid, pre award actives; internal and external.
- Lead hand-over meeting to operation team.
- Mentor and train estimating staff to support skill development and career growth.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluations of estimating personnel
Benefits
- Exceptional health, dental and vision insurance.
- Paid Employee Only Medical Coverage
- In house and manufacturer led training, leadership development
- Long-term career growth into operations, sales and/or leadership
- Comprehensive benefit package and employer sponsored memberships
- 401k match, PTO, Holiday Pay, and more!
- Annual incentive program
- Compensation for Technician commute time
- Stable work with a guaranteed 40 hours per week minimum
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
