Estimator Plumbing/HVAC Commercial Construction

Dulles Plumbing Group, Inc. • Full-time • Ashburn, VA, US • $90k - $115k / year • 1m ago

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Job Description – HVAC Estimator

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The HVAC Estimator prepares bid cost estimates by analyzing construction costs through the review and study of project requirements.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

· Identifies labor, material and time requirements by analyzing blueprints, drawings and other specifications

· Prior experience bidding Base Building and Tenant Improvement Projects

· Understands contractual terms and conditions

· Delivers intelligent and perceptive RFIs

· Provides clear detailed quantity take-offs

· Assembles accurate and well-organized estimates by deadlines

· Organizes sub-contractor and vendor quotations, and ensures quotes meet contract documents

· Maintains relationships with sub-contractors, vendors and clients

· Assembles material and labor costing information for the company historical databases

· Formulates cost break down from estimates for project managers pre-construction budgeting

· Attends periodic, pre-bid walk through

· Works with other company estimators assembling bid proposals

· Prepares for and coordinates a project turnover meeting for new projects. Meeting is shared between the assigned Project Manager and Foreman. Meeting should consist of an introduction to the project, budgets, cost-saving ideas, and/or areas of concern, and general requirements of a given project.

· Prepares estimate documents such as; proposals, blueprints, specifications, and other related documents

· Prioritizes and schedules bid workflow and deadlines

· Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; and negotiates pricing

· Maintains professional and technical knowledge by utilizing technical support programs and continuing education

· Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

· 3+ years HVAC field experience

· Proficiency in Maxwell and Trimble Estimation Software preferred

· 3 years previous estimating experience

· Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills including an ability to communicate effectively with clients, vendors, staff, and management

· Exceptional time management and organizational skills, professional, clean appearance

· Self-managed and goal-oriented