Estimator II

AIR Control Concepts•Seattle, WA

15d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Dorse & Company, a member of the AIR Control Concepts family and an HVAC distributor for the Pacific Northwest, is seeking an HVAC Equipment Estimator. The company prides itself on understanding customer needs, leveraging decades of HVAC supplier experience, and providing specialized expertise to create solutions. Their service extends beyond the sale with standard procedures for shipment tracking, follow-up, and jobsite delivery. Founded in 1965 by Bob Dorse and now solely owned by Will Leahy since 2011, Dorse & Company continues to uphold core values. The team possesses over 300 years of collective HVAC experience, offering unmatched expertise in the commercial HVAC industry within their market.

Requirements

5+ years of prior HVAC/Construction Estimating experience and/or a combination of experience and advanced technical training or education in HVAC or a related discipline.
Extensive knowledge of GRD, dampers, fans, terminal units, and specialty product selection.
Maintains and grows knowledge base as business demands change.
Experience performing take-offs using On Screen Takeoff or other related take-off programs, operating the program with advanced proficiency.
Understands exclusions and terminology, identifying products that can and cannot be bid within bid documents.
Understands prior approval, reviewing equipment and specifications to identify where approvals are required.
Mechanical aptitude – ability to understand and apply mechanical concepts and principles at an advanced level.
Understands the bid to submittal process in detail.
Capable of sizing GRDs based on factory performance data sheets.
Able to review and understand what’s relevant in specifications.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities.
Desire to continuously improve current processes/methods/practices.
Proficiency in BlueBeam.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

Performs intermediate and complex HVAC take-offs from mechanical construction drawings, which typically involve higher dollar amounts, a complex product mix, and require a high degree of knowledge and prior experience. This includes Plan/Spec Take/Off Bids and Design/Build Permit & CD Bids.
Exercises independent judgment and makes final decisions for the majority of bids assigned, identifying products that require technical or pricing assistance from internal teams or vendors.
Achieves estimating speed and accuracy by counting items quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
Follows and develops estimating strategies, collaborating with other departments to produce strategic and accurate quotations.
Prices equipment using manufacturer pricing software/data and updates bid contacts in Salesforce.
Researches new projects to understand if they are re-bids or existing projects/opportunities.
Manages and prioritizes multiple bids, effectively managing scope by recognizing the level of detail required for estimation based on the project, drawing detail level, and customer.
Drafts pricing quotes to provide to customers.
Digitally files and maintains project documents.
Provides mentorship and training to the Estimating Coordinator and Estimator 1 team members as needed, providing timely updates and assisting with basic take-offs as workload demands.
Bids an average of 5-15 jobs per week, ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000.
Answers questions and provides guidance on developing projects, plans, specifications, and quotes.
Communicates professionally and provides outstanding customer service to all Dorse stakeholders (employees, vendors, and customers).
Understands customer needs within the industry, including their preferences, expectations, and Dorse's role in the broader construction and HVAC infrastructure.