Estimator - HVAC/R and Plumbing
About The Position
Elliott-Lewis Corporation is seeking an HVAC/R and Plumbing Estimator to support its Pre-Construction and Bid Development team and sales team, including Business Development, Bid Managers, and Pre-Construction Managers. The company serves a large and varied customer base across a wide range of industries and project types, including plan-and-spec and design-build projects. The role covers the full estimation life cycle: coordinating initial inquiries with the sales team and estimating leads, tracking and managing progress estimates, and ensuring final bids are submitted to clients. It is suited to candidates with estimating or pre-construction experience in the construction industry, as well as candidates new to the industry who want to learn estimating and responding to requests for proposals and bids. The ideal candidate builds relationships naturally and enjoys working in a team environment. Elliott-Lewis and its family of companies have provided Mechanical Services, Facilities Management, and Crane Rentals since 1905.
Requirements
- A degree is required.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Excellent Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat skills.
- Ability to produce high-standard work that meets client and business requirements.
- Ability to work independently, set goals, meet tight deadlines, and balance priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills for working with external stakeholders in estimating and bid processes.
- Effective time management skills to meet project timeframes and milestones.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- A technical degree is preferred.
- Experience in bid coordination, estimating, or project management; 0–3 years is stated.
- Experience with Trimble AutoBid Mechanical is preferred.
- Experience with Citrix ShareFile is a plus.
- Experience with AutoCAD MEP and Autodesk Revit is a plus.
- Union-house experience is highly valued.
- Experience in the public sector or pharmaceutical industry is beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver bids and projects, ensuring pre-qualification questionnaires and tender documentation are completed.
- Draft and review bid submission content, ensuring bids are submitted on time and comply with requirements.
- Complete piping and material take-offs and estimate mechanical equipment and plumbing fixture installations.
- Ensure proposals are formatted according to company brand guidelines, customer requirements, and internal quality guidelines.
- Analyze client documents and ensure responses address the questions being asked.
- Assist Sales Engineers with bid follow-up and close-out.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Annual raises
- Annual bonuses
- 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match
- Two weeks' vacation during the first year at entry level, with more earned for greater tenure
- Sick pay
- Medical and health insurance plans
- Dental coverage
- Voluntary benefits, including life insurance, accident insurance, and disability insurance options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
