HVAC Estimator

Hours are 7-4

RESPONSIBILITES

Analyzes plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for various projects, or service by performing the following duties. Must have strong knowledge of HVAC Piping and NFPA codes.

• Attends job site walkthroughs and pre-bid meetings.
• Provides detailed take-offs.
• Solicit subcontractors and vendors for quotes on proposals
• Review data to determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists.
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.
• Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
• Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.
• Contributes to a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized.
• Analyzes completed projects to compare estimated cost to actual cost and determine the reason for any discrepancies.
• Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
• Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
• Thoroughly reads and understands RFPs and RFQs for preparation of proposals.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong HVAC Piping and NFPA experience required.
• Should have knowledge of Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, Quick Pen Estimating Software.