Senior Estimator

MSS Solutions•Zebulon, NC

17d

About The Position

MSS Solutions, LLC is hiring a Senior Estimator to create detailed project cost estimates covering materials, subcontractors, purchased equipment, labor, and other project-related activities. The estimates support managers and project managers in bidding on projects and determining project prices. The role works with the Director of Preconstruction, company leadership, project teams, vendors, subcontractors, and customers across estimating, bidding, proposal review, and purchasing activities. It also provides technical support and facility-related solutions to customers, while helping ensure project proposals, scopes, schedules, and building-system requirements are addressed.

Requirements

Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in the HVAC industry.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, construction plans, and specifications.
Understanding of HVAC systems and controls, basic HVAC principles and concepts, and ability to perform calculations.
Strong communication skills.
Strong work ethic.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Must successfully pass a background check.
Random drug testing is required.
Regular and supervisory probation period required, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Play a key role in estimating, bidding, vendor and subcontractor proposal review, and purchasing processes.
Work with the Director of Preconstruction and company leadership to determine whether to bid on projects.
Help assign a lead estimator to each project based on skillset and schedule alignment.
Delegate work to direct reports and supervise and mentor other estimators.
Perform detailed quantity take-offs for HVAC equipment and systems, including hydronic and air sides.
Develop budgets from project narratives during schematic design and through design development and construction documents.
Develop bid packages and subcontractor scopes of work, evaluate subcontractor bids, and issue contracts.
Prepare, finalize, and review preliminary and final proposals and submittals.
Provide technical support to the leadership team and project managers.
Develop, evaluate, and discuss possible solutions with managers, project managers, subcontractors, suppliers, and customers.
Coordinate selection and pricing, and integrate equipment, controls, and services for each project.
Lead the team, resolve issues, and solve problems as they arise.
Review construction plans and other project requirements to address customer facility needs, constraints, and responsibilities.
Prepare and review contract terms and conditions using standard contract templates when applicable.
Help the Director develop project fulfillment schedules with project teams.
Resolve major scope deviations with the team following Project Scope Validation.
Develop facility-related solutions and provide knowledge and consultation to address customer problems.
Determine project needs, constraints, and responsibilities for building-system design and installation requirements.
Demonstrate how proposed solutions address client goals while aligning with industry best practices.
Visit client and project sites as needed to survey conditions and make observations.
Assist with interviewing and selecting new estimators.
Monitor staff performance and complete performance reviews.
Collaborate with team members to obtain appropriate expertise to meet customer needs.
Assist the Director in managing total preconstruction efforts.
Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Company.