Senior Estimator

Comprehensive Energy Services•Longwood, FL

About The Position

Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc. is hiring a Senior Estimator! Join an award-winning company that values people and is passionate about making a difference. Don't wait any longer to join our CES Team today! Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life Insurance, Additional Life Insurance, Paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident, Cancer, Hospital, 401 K, Paid Time Off, Holiday pay, and more! The Senior Estimator analyzes blueprints, specifications, quotations & existing site conditions when necessary to thoroughly & accurately determine the time, cost, & labor of projects and assists the work of Estimators I & II as well as performing other departmental supportive functions.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, or HS Diploma with 6 years estimating experience, or HS Diploma with 8-10 years trade-related experience.
A valid Florida Driver's License is required.
Understands HVAC and plumbing codes and systems
Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment
Estimating Software, Advanced Excel, Word, Outlook, and basic computer operations
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
Oral and written communication skills
Determine actual project scope and cost
Must have duct work experience
Protect the company from financial loss associated with errors or omissions
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Meet time schedules, deadlines, and plan and organize work
Work confidently with discretion and independently with little direction
Maintain a high level of confidentiality
Have great attention to detail
Be well organized and reliable
Be comfortable working with numbers and technology
Multi-task with a fast-paced environment
Win work at a reasonable profit

Responsibilities

Produce conceptual estimates with limited information
Take an active role in Post Bid Scoping Meetings with clients
Track bid status to acquire bid results
Consult with other departments to discuss/formulate estimates.
Exhibit ability to successfully manage personnel within the department
Display a high degree of understanding with regard to project scope, cost, labor, time, and profit.
Display a high level of emotional maturity
Ability to successfully help manage the workload of the lower staff within the department
Attend Pre-Bid Surveys to incorporate site conditions into the estimate.
Perform detailed take-offs and produce estimate software reports
Identify, compile and submit RFI questions in a timely manner.
Review & qualify vendor/subcontractor quotes and against bid documents to ensure accurate scope coverage at the time of the bid.
Consult with clients, vendors, and Project Managers to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
Capture remaining estimating price data (i.e., management and general conditions costs)
Perform breakout, alternate & value engineering pricing as required.
Assist with proposal scope letters for accurate inclusions, exclusions & qualifications.
Compute cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost-effectiveness.
Participate in prime/general contractor bid review meetings.
Provide project turnover information after award and participate in turnover meetings.
Assist in tracking bid status to acquire bid results.
Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Review estimates done by other estimators
Assist the Chief Estimator with day to day estimating operations