HVAC Estimator & Bids Specialist

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 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.