Senior Commercial Estimator - HVAC/Plumbing

Aspenational; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-cost medical, dental, short term,

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) with company matching

Health Savings Plan with company match

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Atlantic Constructors, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator to provide complete estimates for bids on HVAC/Sheet Metal and Plumbing for commercial projects. The role involves reviewing bid documents, soliciting quotes, distributing plans, and coordinating between in-house trades.

Travel to site visits may be required. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in commercial construction estimating, strong proficiency with Autobid/Quote Soft/TSI, and excellent Excel/Bluebeam skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in commercial construction and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years' Estimating and Pre-Construction experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and efficiency in computer/network based estimating software (i.e. Autobid, Quote Soft, TSI, Estimation, Fast Pipe or equivalent).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam software.
• Knowledge of means and methods in construction for the piping trades including shop fabrication.
• Experience in providing budgets, value management ideas, construction schedules, and manpower projections.
• Must be able to meet critical deadlines.
• Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review all construction documents including Instructions To Bidders, Bid Forms and Scope of Work
• Solicit subcontractor and vendor quotations to ensure coverage on all scopes of work
• Distribute plans, specifications, and addenda to subcontractors and vendors via company ftp website and/or email
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits which may result in travel time on occasions
• Work as part of a team to coordinate scope of work between in-house trades (Sheet Metal, Fire Protection, Plumbing, Electrical, Steel, Millwrights) as required
• Take-off all equipment and material for trade specific scope of work utilizing the Trimble Autobid computerized estimating system.
• Enter all material, labor, sub pricing, vendor pricing, equipment rentals and other costs into bid summary a day or two before bid due date
• Review all take-off and pricing for completeness on all self-performed work
• Review in detail subcontractor and vendor quotations for full compliance with the plans and specifications
• Develop rough draft scope of work for proposals
• Upon project award, assist in procurement of subs, equipment and materials
• Enter estimate into job cost control program and participate in turnover/transition meetings with the operations team
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong communication

P&ID knowledge

Deadline oriented

Education

AAS or BS in Engineering/Construction

Tools

Autobid

Quote Soft

TSI

Estimation

Fast Pipe

MS Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Atlantic Constructors, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator to provide complete estimates for bids on HVAC/Sheet Metal and Plumbing for commercial projects. The role involves reviewing bid documents, soliciting quotes, distributing plans, and coordinating between in-house trades.

Travel to site visits may be required. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in commercial construction estimating, strong proficiency with Autobid/Quote Soft/TSI, and excellent Excel/Bluebeam skills.