Plumbing/HVAC Estimator

The Estimator II is responsible for preparing work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents, and computing costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.

Requirements

• Resolve all pricing options and target the appropriate price for the project.
• Identify areas for training with estimators and interns.
• Gather information from local government and private entities that may affect project (i.e., permits, hearings, etc.).
• Complete quantity takeoffs and summations of materials.
• Solicit trade partners, obtain bid estimates, and time projections for preparing vendor proposal comparisons and estimate summary sheets.
• Provide assistance to data input into estimating software program(s).
• Build Project Estimates.
• Prepare, organize, and coordinate Request for Proposal documents.
• Prepare, and coordinate schedules, utilizing schedule information to estimate General Contractor’s and other scheduled items.
• Participate in plan and estimate review meetings, other project review meetings, and site investigations, as needed.
• Solicit new bidders when needed and obtain necessary documents for inclusion in future projects.
• Capture historical cost data and perform archive filing.
• Assists in providing details for order entry, drafting, production and layout of orders received.
• Corresponds and contacts sales reps to obtain missing info, recommends change or substitution to improve cost, delivery, or product.
• Interprets customer requirements and prepares and revises quotations based upon takeoffs, emails, and specifications.
• Interacts with sales reps and internal personnel to provide accurate bidding.
• Works from emails, takeoffs, drawings, bid forms, verbal and written requests to prepare quotes.
• Reports directly to the department supervisor.
• Provides technical product support to designers and customers as related to the quotes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.