HVAC Junior Cost Estimator

Blue Mountain Construction Services; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

Holiday Savings Fund

401 (k) Company Match

Life Insurance

Voluntary Insurances

Discounts

Job summary

Blue Mountain Construction Services in Vacaville, CA, has an immediate opening for a Junior Cost Estimator. You will analyze project requirements, gather data, and provide accurate cost estimates for construction projects.

As you assist senior estimators, you will use estimation software, perform quantity takeoffs, verify quantities, and help compile proposals for clients and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; degree is a plus.
• Experience in construction cost estimation is a plus but not required.
• Ability to interpret plans and drawings.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Attention to detail and organized filing.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior estimators in analyzing project plans, specs, and drawings.
• Generate detailed estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and project management.
• Research costs, industry trends, and update inputs.
• Analyze historical data to inform estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings and specs.
• Verify quantities against project documents.
• Assist in developing cost breakdowns for proposals.
• Maintain organized estimate files.
• Prepare explanations for clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Ability to read drawings/specs

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Degree in a related field (preferred)

Tools

Construction cost estimation software

Estimating tools

Job description

Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Blue Mountain Construction Services in Vacaville, CA, has an Immediate opening for a Junior Cost Estimator.

Job Summary

As a Junior Cost Estimator, you will play a crucial role in analyzing project requirements, gathering data, and providing accurate cost estimates for various construction projects.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist senior cost estimators in analyzing project plans, specifications, and drawings to understand project scope and requirements.
• Utilize construction cost estimation software and tools to generate detailed estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor services.
• Collaborate with various internal departments, such as engineering, procurement, and project management, to gather relevant data for the estimation process.
• Conduct research to collect data on material and labor costs, equipment rates, and industry trends to ensure accurate and up to date cost inputs.
• Analyze historical cost data from past projects to identify patterns and trends that can inform current estimations.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from project drawings and specifications, ensuring that all relevant items are accounted for or in the cost estimation process.
• Verify quantities against project documents to maintain accuracy in the estimation.
• Collaborate with the proposal team to compile cost estimations into comprehensive proposals for submission.
• Assist in developing clear and concise cost breakdowns and explanations for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain organized and well-documented files for each estimate.

Key Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED. Degree is a plus.
• Prior experience or internships in construction cost estimation is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to interpret technical drawings and project documents.
• Proficiency in using construction cost estimation and tools.
• Familiarity with construction materials, methods, and industry-specific terminology.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work with numerical data accurately.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and present estimation results.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of industry-standard cost estimation practices and techniques is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to maintain: 1) reliable and safe transportation to other BMCS jobsites 2) valid California driver’s license, 3) proper vehicle registration, and 4) California’s minimum automobile insurance coverage requirement.

Physical Requirements

• The requirements listed below are representative of the physical ability required.
• Work is performed primarily indoors.
• Lighting is artificial.
• Equipment used includes standard office equipment i.e. computer, telephone, adding machine, printer and copier.
• Physical demands include sitting, repetitive use of hands.
• Hours and days are primarily Monday through Friday.
• Position requires contact with other employees, consumers, customers and possibly outside vendors.

Company Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA
• Holiday Savings Fund
• 401 (k) Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Insurances
• Discounts

Pay Transparency:

This job posting may span more than one career level.

In addition to base salary, this job may be eligible to participate in our corporate discretionary bonus program, and depending on the position offered, it may also be eligible to receive a commission. Additionally, Blue Mountain offers a wide range of benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more, please visit https://bluemountainair.net/careers/.

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all California based jobs. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar industry companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including, skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed below.

The base pay range for this position is $25.00-$35.00.

EEO STATEMENT

Blue Mountain is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Blue Mountain is an equal opportunity employer and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.