Project Estimator, Account Manager

CoolSys • Orlando, FL

91d • $70,000 - $89,000

About The Position

The Project Estimator/Account Manager is responsible for calculating the total costs associated with a project using their knowledge of pricing, labor requirements, and materials to provide accurate estimates to customers. Must live in FL near Orlando or St Petersburg.

Requirements

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a high school diploma.
• 5+ years of experience in Specialty-trades role, such as Construction Estimation, Jobsite Coordination, Project Management, etc.
• Mechanical construction experience in a specialty trade (HVAC, Refrigeration, Energy Management/Controls) equivalent to a Journeyman (4+ years) field is a plus.
• Familiar with both basic and advanced mechanical system design practices.
• Able to manage multiple assignments, setting and balancing competing priorities with strong organizational skills and multi-tasking capability.
• Able to solve problems, apply good judgement and make decisions that have significant impact on the team’s credibility, operations, and service.
• Able to effectively use typical business tools including E-Mail, Word, Excel, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, etc.
• Familiar with automated, on-screen takeoff, estimating software, or drafting software, (i.e. PlanSwift, Quickpen, QuoteSoft, FastEst, AutoCAD, Revit).
• Ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget, contributing to the overall success of the organization.
• Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong customer service skills, including an ability to proactively address customer issues and concerns and ability to forge strong working relationships with customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Study and analyze blueprints, schematics, and other project documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction workers to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.
• Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
• Establish and maintain tendering processes and conduct negotiations.
• Embodies the CoolSys CARES culture (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $70,000 to $89,000
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and floating holiday.
• 401(K) with Company match.
• Company sponsored life insurance, as well as optional AD&D, short and long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, select cell phone bills and so much more.
• Pet Insurance.
• Legal Plan, and ID Theft Protection.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees