Industrial / Commercial Estimator

Team Kline; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability 100%

401k with company match

ESOP

Paid holidays

Paid time off up to five weeks

On-site apprenticeship with Hawkeye CC

ABC of Iowa plumbing apprenticeships

Company outings

Cash prizes

Team environment

Job summary

Team Kline in Des Moines, IA is seeking an HVAC Estimator to assess project timelines, research market prices for materials and equipment, and define project scopes through client communication.

The role involves analyzing blueprints, calculating quantities and costs, evaluating labor and material needs, and supporting bid decisions to improve profitability. Occasional site visits and collaboration with project managers are expected.

Responsibilities

• Assess project timelines and profitability.
• Research market prices for HVAC materials and equipment.
• Define project scopes through client communication.
• Analyze blueprints to determine equipment, duct, and control placements per HVAC codes.
• Identify quantities, types, and costs of materials and fixtures; assess labor needs.
• Evaluate labor and material costs for in-house vs subcontracting decisions.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and lead handoffs with project managers and field foremen.
• Manage change orders and conduct post-project reviews for improvement.

Job description

Job Title: HVAC Estimator

Reports To: HVAC Manager

We’ve expanded our services to include HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and more!

The HVAC Estimator is responsible for assessing project timelines, researching market prices for materials and equipment, and communicating with clients to define project scopes. Analyze blueprints to determine equipment, parts, duct, and control placements according to HVAC codes.

Identify the quantity, type, and cost of materials and fixtures needed for projects, as well as labor requirements.

Assess the potential profitability of projects to assist management with bidding decisions.

Provide actionable solutions to enhance project profitability.

Complete and submit competitive project bids in line with established guidelines.

Evaluate labor and material costs to determine the feasibility of in-house construction versus subcontracting.

Attend pre-bid meetings and oversee pre-con meetings with project managers and field foremen for effective project handoff.

Assist in managing project change orders as needed.

Maintain ongoing communication with project managers and conduct post-project reviews for continuous improvement.

Good visual acuity for reading documents and blueprints.

Proficient hand-eye coordination for computer use.

Primarily office-based with standard equipment.

Occasional site visits for project assessments and inspections.

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans. Team Kline covers long term disability 100%.

Financial Security: 401k with a company match, plus our amazing Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)!

Paid Time Off: Company paid holidays, and up to five weeks of paid time off!

Training & Growth: Accredited on-site apprenticeship partnered with Hawkeye Community College for Electrical and HVAC, and ABC of Iowa for plumbing apprenticeships. Fun Perks: Company outings, opportunities to win cash prizes, and a team environment like no other.