Estimator

AIR Control Concepts•Seattle, WA

15d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Dorse & Company, a member of the AIR Control Concepts family, is an HVAC distributor for the Pacific Northwest. They pride themselves on understanding customer needs, leveraging decades of HVAC supplier experience, and utilizing specialized teams to create solutions. Their service extends beyond the sale with shipment tracking, follow-up, and jobsite delivery. Founded in 1965 by Bob Dorse, the company was sold in 1995 and is now solely owned by Will Leahy, who continues to uphold the core values. The Dorse team possesses a collective 300 years of HVAC experience, offering unmatched expertise in the commercial HVAC industry.

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.
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 processes, 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 relevant information 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 involve higher dollar amounts, complex product mixes, and require a high degree of knowledge and 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 quickly, accurately, and efficiently counting items.
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 opportunities.
Manages and prioritizes multiple bids, effectively managing scope based on project details and customer requirements.
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, offering 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.
Understands customer needs within the industry, including their preferences, expectations, and Dorse's role in the construction and HVAC infrastructure.