Refrigeration Estimator

Bassett Mechanical•Kaukauna, WI

About The Position

Bassett Mechanical is a 3rd generation family-owned company that provides custom-built industrial refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, metal fabricating and preventative maintenance service solutions to customers throughout the United States and the world. It is not only a great place to grow and thrive in your career. It is a place to truly belong. As a member of the Bassett Mechanical Team, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package and many professional growth opportunities. From the moment you're hired, to the day you retire, you're a part of our Bassett Mechanical Team. Position Purpose Develop cost estimates for both design/build and plan and spec Refrigeration projects. Apply industry knowledge, experience, and estimating processes to accurately match anticipated cost to project scope.

Requirements

Strong written and oral communication and coordinating skills
Excellent customer relations skills
Strong knowledge of and experience in reading and understanding project drawings, specifications and bid requirement documents. Drafting or CAD experience desired.
Minimum two-year technical college degree in mechanical systems or 5 years of related field installation experience.
An understanding of mechanical systems utilized in commercial/industrial markets, preferably in the same or related markets as current Bassett experience:
Plumbing
Refrigeration - industrial systems, ammonia systems, etc.
HVAC - ventilation systems, boiler systems, chilled water systems, etc.
Strong computer skills including capability to efficiently utilize a computerized take-off and estimating program and Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Prior estimation experience desired.
Physical ability to access job sites, including some climbing

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with the estimating system Quote Soft is ideal

Responsibilities

Receive requests for internal estimates via assignment from Sr. Estimator. If a request for an estimate is received via direct invite from customer, general contractor, bid notification or plan services, gather basic quote/scope information as needed and forward to Business Development for decision to proceed or decline.
Prepare project estimate:
Obtain plan and specifications from Bassett design engineer, BD, PM or customer.
Gather field data and/or meet with customer, when requested.
Attend pre-bid walkthroughs and meetings, as required.
Thoroughly review and understand the required estimate scope that is identified in plans and specifications. Obtain additional information, if needed.
Identify materials/ equipment/ work to be purchased or subcontracted and contact vendors to obtain quotes.
Perform quality take-offs.
Request labor rates and Target Fund as needed.
Assess project risk factors and recommend labor factors or other cost adjustments.
Apply overhead and other costs, as needed. Recommend, review, and confirm project mark-up with requesting engineer/PM and Project Operations Manager.
Prepare proposal and/or bid submittal documents for plan and spec projects and assist with design build documents upon request.
Attend bid reviews, if required.
Update bid summaries and proposals in real time dollars when requested.
If project award/commitment is obtained, attend the hand-off of project and estimate information to a Project Manager through established procedures.
Assist Project Managers with takeoffs and estimates for change orders and construction bulletins.
Support and maintain a safe and Lean working environment.
Identify, plan, and implement opportunities for continually improving estimating methods and processes.
Other duties as assigned by Sr. Estimator or Business Development Manager in Mechanical Contracting Division.