HVAC Estimator - Ductwork & Piping Cost Specialist

Capstone Mechanical, LP.; Waco, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Mechanical, LP. is seeking an Estimator to analyze blueprints, specifications and proposals to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for HVAC projects in Texas.

You will ensure our pricing database stays current and support project bids from pre-construction through post-project analysis. The role requires at least four years of estimating experience in HVACR or related fields, strong reading/comprehension, and proficiency with QuickPen and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review 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 projects.
• 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
• Keep at least one person trained as a back-up for estimating on QuickPen.

Skills

Plan interpretation

Cost estimation

QuickPen

Microsoft Office

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

QuickPen

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Capstone Mechanical, LP. is seeking an Estimator to analyze blueprints, specifications and proposals to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for HVAC projects in Texas.

You will ensure our pricing database stays current and support project bids from pre-construction through post-project analysis. The role requires at least four years of estimating experience in HVACR or related fields, strong reading/comprehension, and proficiency with QuickPen and MS Office.