Mechanical Estimator

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Job Description

SUMMARY
This individual is an experienced Estimator with a thorough understanding of HVAC ductwork and equipment related to commercial and industrial projects.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily;
express excellent communication skills; demonstrate strong initiative; and ability to work in both a team
and individual environment. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

JOB FUNCTIONS & DUTIES
• Has the technical expertise with on-screen takeoffs and prepare estimates using Quickpen
software and Microsoft Office products
• Contact equipment venders and subcontractors for pricing.
• Verify that the equipment & subcontractor quotes that we receive is per the specifications
• Enter ductwork, Quickpen reports and equipment pricing on the bid template.
• Attend Pre-bid meetings if needed
• Assist in final preparation of the final bid.
• Can effectively communicate the scope of our work to a client
• Contact Subs on specialty items.
• To establish an accurate cost for a project, estimator has the ability to:
o Plan the bid by reading and comprehending project specifications, plans, and addenda to
understand the intent of a project.
o Understanding scope of the project, project schedule and duration
o Understanding specific job site conditions that will impact the cost
o Understanding the specific client and how the client will impact the cost
o Understanding general conditions requirements and special requirements
o Understanding bid forms and preparing the bid to accommodate bid forms, including
alternates and allowances
o Understanding plan notes that impact cost, equipment schedules that impact to cost
o Understanding specific scope (proposal) that may need to be prepared that establishes a
specific scope of work that identifies exclusions and clarification of the scope.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and/or CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• Thorough understanding of current NC Mechanical Code
• Multiple years of experience in estimating is preferred
• Field experience is preferred

WORK AVAILABILITY and REQUIRMENTS
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level determined by management.
• Appearance must be clean and neat at all time

Job Information

Rate / Salary

$75000 - $105000

Sector

Mechanical Contractor