Estimator - HVAC

AIR Control Concepts•Nashville, TN

10d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Estimator will review construction plans and specifications and perform detailed takeoffs and by item counts of all materials required. Based on take-off and communication with material suppliers and use of manufacturers’ pricing programs, the Estimator will prepare bids for release to mechanical contractors. This role requires a technically-minded, process-oriented individual with attention to detail, good communication, organizational and computer literacy skills.

Requirements

High school diploma
Ability to read blueprints and project specifications to accomplish accurate take offs.
Ability to prepare bid packages according to specifications.
Computer skills, including work with various estimating programs, Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Bluebeam (digital take offs).
Previous technical experience or qualified training.

Nice To Haves

4 years work experience in similar field or College Degree preferred
Experience and knowledge of HVAC industry a plus.
Degree or 2 year technical certification preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain friendly, cooperative relations with customers, vendors, company personnel and management.
Perform other tasks or assignments as delegated by the Senior Estimator.
Demonstrate the ability to tactfully handle difficult situations.
Anticipate problems and provide contingency plans and recommendations.
Organize personal schedule to maximize productivity and time management.
Follow all Company personnel policies and procedures.
Assists in identifying new work to be pursued that is consistent with the Company’s marketing strategy.
Cultivates new business through existing business relationships and former customers.
Prepares accurate detailed take-offs by item counts of all materials required for projects assigned; generates RFI’s where appropriate.
Ensures the accurate and timely preparation of assigned estimates to mechanical contractors based on take-off and communication with material suppliers and use of manufacturer’s pricing programs.
Ensures that estimates are priced with an estimated gross profit consistent with the necessary profit objectives of the Company as communicated by Senior Management.
Estimates the time and resources necessary to complete bids and communicates this information to the Senior Estimator so that the bid plan is as accurate as possible.
Follows up on open bids/proposals in a timely manner; reviews results periodically with the Senior Estimator.
Communicates with Sales Persons and Customers on a daily basis.