Estimator

Capstone Mechanical; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Mechanical seeks an Estimator to analyze blueprints, specifications, and documents to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for HVAC projects in Texas. This role supports pre-construction efforts and ensures pricing data remains current.

Responsibilities include preparing ductwork and piping takeoffs using QuickPen, computing cost factors, and assisting bids with project managers. Strong MS Office and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or substantial related experience acceptable.
• Minimum of four years’ experience as an Estimator for HVACR contracting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints, specifications, and proposals to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates.
• Perform itemized takeoffs for ductwork, piping and plumbing using QuickPen.
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates for planning, bids and scheduling.
• Update labor and pricing tables in QuickPen and maintain pricing database.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, and managers to discuss estimates and resolve issues.
• Assist in bid day proposal preparation and ensure backup estimator coverage.

Skills

MS Office

PowerPoint

Computer systems

Software knowledge

People skills

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

QuickPen

Job description

The Estimator reports to the Pre-Construction & HVAC Manager. As the estimator he/she analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, and/or services. The estimator ensures that Capstone’s computer system operates consistently and effectively with most recent software updates and that our pricing database is kept current.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviewing data to determine material and labor requirements, and preparing itemized takeoffs on ductwork, piping and plumbing using the QuickPen
• Computing cost factors and preparing estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost
• Conducting special studies to increase cost-effectiveness of
• Consulting with clients, vendors, and department managers to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve
• Maintain QuickPen software and hardware including updates and
• Work with project managers to complete post project analysis of estimates
• Update labor and pricing tables as needed in QuickPen
• Secure all plans, specifications, and addenda for projects on bid list and maintain electronic copies of each
• Distribute list of job we are bidding to our bidders Maintain this bidders list and update as needed
• Assist in bid day proposal preparation
• Keep at least one person trained as a back-up for estimating on QuickPen Management will identify the backup person.

Job Requirements

Educational and/or Experience Requirements:

• S. in Engineering or substantial experience in these fields is acceptable.
• Minimum of four years’ experience as an Estimator for an HVACR contracting or building-related services business or substantial experience in the sheet metal, plumbing and piping industry

Job Specific Requirements:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret plans, specifications, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure
• Knowledge and experience in mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentage ratios, and proportions to practical
• Possession of all certificates, licenses and registration that may be required to perform services in the jurisdiction where work will be
• Current Texas driver’s license and the ability to drive all types of vehicles in the corporate fleet within 30 days of initial Incumbent must be insurable by current Capstone insurance carrier.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access, in the most current version), PowerPoint,
• Experience in computer systems
• Knowledge of the software programs currently in use at
• Advanced experience with the
• Excellent people

Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required duties and responsibilities.

Capstone Vision:

To be the preferred Mechanical Professionals in Central Texas

Our long-term goal is to be the most sought-after company in our area for the products and services we provide, and to provide those products and services with the highest skill and integrity from every team member.

Capstone Mission

To serve customers with legendary excellence

Every time we serve a customer with excellence, we succeed in fulfilling our calling and we will have opportunities to create “legends” that will be talked about for years. We want to create raving fans with every customer interaction.

Capstone Core Value

• Do the right thing
• Servant Leadership
• Be good stewards of our resources
• Exceed customer expectations
• Open accountability at every level

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship

Equal Opportunity Employer

Capstone Mechanical strives to uphold high standards of fairness, business ethics, and responsible behavior. We also seek to provide outstanding career opportunities for all our employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Therefore, all employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to anyone’s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, U.S. military veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. To comply with applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, Capstone Mechanical will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical and mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who as an employee, if such accommodation will enable the person to perform the essential functions of the job held, unless undue hardship for the company would result or the person poses a direct threat to themselves or others. Any employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the HR Manager and request such an accommodation(s). The employee should specify what accommodation they believe is needed to perform their job. The HR department will conduct an investigation to identify the barriers that interfere with the equal opportunity of the employee to perform their job. We will identify possible accommodations, if any, that will help eliminate the limitation. If the accommodation is reasonable and will not impose undue hardship, we will make the accommodation. Recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classifications, assignments, working conditions, promotions, demotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations, employee benefits, social and recreational programs and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability or U.S. military veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or disability. We invite you to complete the optional self-identification fields below used for compliance with government regulations and record-keeping guidelines.