HVAC Estimating Manager

FIRSTCALL MECHANICAL GROUP LLC•South Amboy, NJ

8d•$150,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Estimating Manager will lead our estimating team to grow and develop our estimating department. This individual will need to have the ability to develop existing and new relationships in a sales capacity. They will also need to service existing client base while developing new customer relationships. This position is primarily with our construction side of the business, but experience with service estimates as well as project management is a plus.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Thorough knowledge of the HVAC industry
Estimating: +3 years (Preferred)
Knowledge of Quotesoft is critical, to build assemblies into data base, adjust current data base labor units, track costs vs. estimate to adjust for future competitive bids.
Current valid driver’s license for operating motor vehicles in the state of New Jersey
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to work on multiple projects at once
Excellent time management skills and prioritization of tasks to meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills and customer-centric approach
Will need to stay current with market trends, costs, and competition
Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
Ability to read and understand construction documents, instructions, and specifications.
Can communicate effectively with team members and vendors.
Strong basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and unit conversions.
Comfort with spreadsheets and data entry.
Able to follow instructions, prioritize tasks, and seek clarification as needed.
Capable of basic troubleshooting and problem-solving within assigned work.

Nice To Haves

HVAC industry: +5 years (Preferred)
Service estimating and project management experience, a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborates & oversees the estimating team on a daily basis to review potential bids, prioritize bid order, staying current on status of all bids in process and working to keep bid pipeline current and accurate.
Works with sales team to stay current on customer relations, deadlines and intercompany work, utilizing HubSpot CRM software.
Estimates installation and repair of HVAC and Mechanical systems and projects.
Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
Presents prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
Accurately and comprehensively understanding the scope of work and customer requirements to develop a Proposal in line with the desired project outcome
Surveying and evaluating mechanical systems for installation and repair
Providing project cost estimates and Proposals for discussion and review with Install Management
Timely and professional submittal of Bids
Coordinating with the project management and field operation teams to relay information captured during the estimating phase as well as reviewing job approach and implementation
Customer Relations- Promptly address customer concerns and resolve with the intent of maintaining a long-term relationship.
Company Relations-Build and maintain positive rapport and working relationships with all personnel to resolve problems, gain opportunities and maximize profit.
Documentation-Prepare complete, clear, and concise reports, proposals, required company paperwork as required. Maintain support information relative to ongoing work.
Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in all assigned tasks
Deliver work in a timely manner and meet internal estimate deadlines
Communicate effectively with team members
Follow safety procedures and company policies when on job sites

Benefits

Competitive Weekly Pay
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage - Medical, Dental, Vision, + More (Includes some 100% Company-paid plans)
Financial Resources - 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% match, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
Time-Off & Holidays - Up to 4 weeks of Paid Off, 9 Paid Holidays + Veterans Day for Veterans
Career Growth & Development- Company-sponsored education and career advancement programs like the FirstCall Academy, the Learning & Education Assistance Program (LEAP), and the FirstCall Progression Program
Generous Referral Bonus of $2,500 per referral
Company vehicle or allowance
mobile phone or phone allowance
uniforms
work boot allowances