Estimator

Dallas Mechanical Group; Lewisville (TX); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dallas Mechanical Group is looking for an entry-level Estimator to join our on-site team. You will collect historical cost data, consult with clients and vendors, and help prepare estimates for HVAC construction projects.

The role requires accuracy, teamwork, and eagerness to learn as you analyze blueprints, participate in pre-bid discussions, and support pricing changes for project bids.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage confidential information.

Responsabilités

• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future projects.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and internal teams to discuss estimates.
• Prepare estimates and scope letters for management planning and scheduling.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Organization

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

About Us

We are a full-service provider of HVAC construction, service, and maintenance solutions, with expertise in virtually all types of commercial systems. Our team has complete mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) expertise, and we are one of the few contractors in the industry with in-house engineering and design capabilities in all three MEP disciplines.

Job Title: Estimator - This is an on-site position.

Job Summary

We are looking for a passionate, detail-oriented, entry level Estimator to join our team. This team member must be self-motivated, courteous, a team player, dependable, eager to learn, accurate and thorough. The Estimator is responsible for collecting historical cost data, consulting with clients, vendors, and personnel in various departments to discuss and formulate estimates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Review contract and bid documents; review and understand scope for project turnover.
• Attend walk-throughs, pre-bid and scope clarification meetings.
• Quantitative take-off and computer entry.
• Prepare scope letters and proposals.
• Maintain relationships with customers, General Contractors, vendors and subcontractors.
• Coordinate efforts with the Engineering Department.
• May review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, and/or availability of materials.
• Review quotes obtained from subcontractors for accurate scope of work as per plans and specs.
• Ensure documents are centrally saved in the company’s drive within the confidential estimating folder(s).
• Assist project managers with takeoffs and pricing changes in work.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Vice President of Preconstruction with recommendation for resolution.
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.
• Attend job walks, team meetings, and site visits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have knowledge of the appropriate codes and standards which govern design and operating requirements.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Must be able to handle confidential information.
• Must be organized and able to prioritize tasks.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled