HVAC Estimator
About The Position
Peterson Mechanical is a Sonoma-based mechanical contractor providing a single source for reliable mechanical systems in the San Francisco Bay Area specializing in HVAC, plumbing and refrigeration for a wide variety of market sectors including Healthcare, Technology, Education, Office Space, Hospitality, Winery, High Rise and Low Rise Residential. Peterson Mechanical provides pre-construction, pre-fabrication, custom fabrication, design/build and plan/spec. solutions for the North Bay. Peterson Mechanical offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a great work environment. The HVAC Estimator effectively produces quality cost estimates for the HVAC portions of a new commercial or industrial building project as well as change orders for current projects and assists in the compilation of bids and management of costs.
Requirements
- HS Diploma
- 3-5 years minimum experience in estimating large scale construction jobs $500,000.00+
- Advanced knowledge of commercial and industrial HVAC systems
- Knowledge of installation process
- Ability to interpret computerized data
- Ability to negotiate favorable pricing
- Computer literacy in office communication programs, Excel and Word
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with vendors, suppliers, subcontractors and clients
- Strong attention to detail
- Working knowledge of Auto Bid Sheet Metal Software
Nice To Haves
- BS in Engineering or Construction Management
- Ability to compile a bid in response to an RFP/RFQ/RFI
- Knowledge of design and building code
Responsibilities
- Reviews proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate, including labor, material, equipment and subcontracted work
- Submits pre-bid RFIs for clarifications
- Prepares discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work and required contents of estimate
- Maintains files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures
- Negotiates pricing
- Coordinates support activities and maintains relationships with all parties involved in project
- Analyzes, compares and interprets detailed information to make sound and accurate judgments
- Participates in turnover meetings
- Other duties as assigned
- Attends jobsite walkthroughs
- Attends pre-bid meetings
Benefits
- competitive salary
- excellent benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
