Estimator

Grote Family of Companies•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Cinfab is seeking an Estimator in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. The Estimator performs assigned duties to support CINFAB’s goal of being a preferred sheet metal contractor, fabricator, and service provider in its targeted markets. The role contributes to a positive, high-performing culture, builds strong stakeholder relationships, and supports safe, low-risk, profitable project outcomes. The Estimator reviews bid documents and project requirements, prepares and checks estimates, gathers market intelligence, organizes estimating files, and identifies the services required to fabricate ductwork. The role also builds and maintains relationships with construction managers, general contractors, mechanical contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams. It seeks feedback on estimates and turnover information and provides Operations with relevant project details, including preliminary duct construction schedules and services included in the estimate. Key projects may require a formal review with company leadership and project personnel before the estimate is completed.

Requirements

Five years of construction estimating experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a similar field.
Five years of construction estimating experience.

Responsibilities

Review bid documents thoroughly and consider project-wide challenges, including site access, schedule, specifications, and general conditions.
Update the CINFAB spreadsheet with current Field and Shop labor rates and verify that it calculates properly.
Gather market intelligence that may affect the likelihood of winning a project.
Set up estimating files correctly and save them in the proper location.
Determine the services required by specifications so the estimate includes everything required to fabricate ductwork at bid time.
Build and maintain relationships with local construction managers and general contractors, and develop relationships with other mechanical contractors for future opportunities.
Treat subcontractors, vendors, internal support personnel, and other trade contractors fairly and professionally; develop vendor relationships as needed.
Communicate any commitments made to obtain special pricing to the Operations Team.
Request feedback from customers and external stakeholders on the scope of work and pricing, and from the Operations Team on estimate summaries and turnover information.
Review specification front-end documents, specifications, drawing schedules, and details, and include relevant details in the project turnover.
Provide Operations with a preliminary duct construction schedule at turnover and list the services used in the estimate.
Review vendor quotes thoroughly to ensure each quotation is complete and suitable for inclusion in the bid.
Use productivity from similar completed projects when preparing estimates and request Computerease reports from Operations as needed.
For key projects, conduct a formal estimate review before completion with the Estimating Manager, Cinfab President, Cinfab VP of Operations, Grote President, and, if possible, the Field Superintendent and Project Manager.