Senior Estimator

AIR Control Concepts•San Antonio, TX

20d•$85,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mechanical Reps Inc. is the premier manufacturers' representative for HVAC products in Central and South Texas. Founded in 1974, our team provides exceptional products and an unprecedented level of service. Mechanical Reps Inc. serves engineers, contractors, and facility managers who demand responsiveness and expertise. We are proud of our long-lasting relationships with leading product manufacturers, but we understand that our real product is service. Uncompromising dedication to our customers is our greatest strength.

Requirements

Fully proficient in take offs and ability to price up any size project for all commodity products
Understand market demands, tendencies, and local engineer/owner design requirements
Full knowledge of bid strategy to be able to present to the sales team
Ability to estimate most hydronic/applied equipment
Minimum 4 years industry and/or estimating experience or 3 years of estimating experience internally
Must be proficient and familiar with building construction to include MEP trade for both new construction and renovation
Advanced computer skills with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and OST On-Screen Take Off Software (preferred but not required)
Organizational skills and attention to detail are essential
Dependable, hardworking, focused, and highly motivated
Manage multiple tasks and respond to multiple requests simultaneously
Prioritize work load and meet deadlines
Honest and ethical
Background check
Valid driver’s license
Valid driver’s license, Proof of valid car insurance and Clean driving record
Follow Mechanical Reps, Inc. employee handbook policies and guidelines
Subject to Drug Test prior to employment

Nice To Haves

OST On-Screen Take Off Software

Responsibilities

Provide experienced / senior level leadership to estimating department and responsible for take-offs and estimates for high profile projects as assigned
Provide mentorship for others in the department through training, best practices, and industry knowledge
Prepare accurate and comprehensive take-offs of HVAC products from construction plans and documents
Use estimating software and manufacturer’s software pricing programs to do costing of products
Learn manufacturer equipment selection software
Assist with bid coordination of customer bid lists in PJM Software if requested
Responsible for learning and to assist in takeoff and estimating Mechanical Reps complete product line
Responsible for the estimating / take offs of projects assigned
Review & understand bid documents: project plans, specifications, and scopes of work
Administer and review addendum(s) for changes and communicate with sales team
If requested, reviewing plans and specifications on projects and assist engineering team to work with the engineer of record for approval of Mechanical Reps manufacturers through prior approval letters
Facilitate and attend bid strategy meetings for selected high profile projects.
Attend factory product trainings if requested (expenses paid for by MRI)
Assist in special projects for the betterment of all Mechanical Reps employees
Maintain customer relationships with the Mechanical Reps business ethics policy
Attend local manufacturer trainings and weekly department meeting as required
Maintain a good relationship with all personnel within the Mechanical Reps organization
Provide general assistance to Sales Department staff
Help manage client relationships by being a point of contact on proposals as needed on bid days