HVAC Estimator

Sagamore; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Profit Sharing Program

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Sagamore Plumbing & Heating LLC is seeking an Estimator to join our growing Estimating Department in Wakefield, MA. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of HVAC and NFPA codes, plus the ability to read drawings, prepare itemized estimates, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include attending job site walkthroughs, obtaining quotes from subs and vendors, and developing cost data to support bids and project planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 1-2 years related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications to the level required.
• Strong understanding in mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with HVAC piping and NFPA codes.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Attends job site walkthroughs and pre-bid meetings.
• Provides detailed take-offs.
• Solicit subcontractors and vendors for quotes on proposals.
• Review data to determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists.
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.
• Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
• Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.
• Contributes to a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized.
• Analyzes completed projects to compare estimated cost to actual cost and determine the reason for any discrepancies.
• Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
• Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
• Thoroughly reads and understands RFPs and RFQs for preparation of proposals.

Education

Bachelor's degree or 1-2 years related experience

Tools

Quick Pen Estimating Software

Office 365

Job description

Sagamore Plumbing & Heating LLC is looking to add to our growing Estimating Department. Candidate must have strong knowledge of HVAC and NFPA codes. Have strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to work in a busy environment and adapt to frequent project changes.

Here at Sagamore, we provide career opportunities to master your craft, earn competitive wages and make a real difference in the lives of our customers and our community. We are looking for employees who take pride in their work and see it as both an art and trade. You will work in an environment where your hard work is rewarded, recognized and appreciated. Your daily contributions will have a direct effect on the success of the company and your future. If you want to be part of something bigger than a just a job – make this career move and apply today!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends job site walkthroughs and pre-bid meetings.


• Provides detailed take-offs.


• Solicit subcontractors and vendors for quotes on proposals


• Review data to determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists.


• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.


• Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.


• Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.


• Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.


• Contributes to a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized.


• Analyzes completed projects to compare estimated cost to actual cost and determine the reason for any discrepancies.


• Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.


• Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.


• Thoroughly reads and understands RFPs and RFQs for preparation of proposals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications to the level required for the position applied


• Strong understanding in mechanical systems


• Proficient in Quick Pen Estimating Software


• Proficient in Office 365


• Familiarity with HVAC piping and NFPA codes


• Valid Driver’s License

BENEFITS & PERKS:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Flexible Spending Account


• 401k with Company Match


• Profit Sharing Program


• Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Company Paid Life Insurance


• Holiday Pay

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to regularly sit, use a computer and mouse, to occasionally climb permanent and temporary stairs, climb ladders, negotiate work areas under construction, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally requires passenger use of construction personnel hoists. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job regularly requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk, hear and stand. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Sagamore is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.