Senior Estimator

Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator to analyze project specifications and manage estimations for various tasks. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience, excellent communication and organizational skills, and knowledge of HVAC systems. Join an award-winning company that values its team and offers a range of comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401 K

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Must have duct work experience.
• Valid Florida Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints and specifications to determine costs.
• Produce conceptual estimates and manage lower staff workload.
• Consult with clients and vendors for estimates.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

HS Diploma with 6 years estimating experience

HS Diploma with 8-10 years trade-related experience

Tools

Estimating Software

Advanced Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc. is hiring a Senior Estimator!

Join an award-winning company that values people and is passionate about making a difference. Don't wait any longer to join our CES Team today!

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life Insurance, Additional Life Insurance, Paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident, Cancer, Hospital, 401 K, Paid Time Off, Holiday pay, and more!

The Senior Estimator analyzes blueprints, specifications, quotations & existing site conditions when necessary to thoroughly & accurately determine the time, cost, & labor of projects and assists the work of Estimators I & II as well as performing other departmental supportive functions.

Essential Duties:

• Produce conceptual estimates with limited information
• Take an active role in Post Bid Scoping Meetings with clients
• Track bid status to acquire bid results
• Consult with other departments to discuss/formulate estimates.
• Exhibit ability to successfully manage personnel within the department
• Display a high degree of understanding with regard to project scope, cost, labor, time, and profit.
• Display a high level of emotional maturity
• Ability to successfully help manage the workload of the lower staff within the department
• Attend Pre-Bid Surveys to incorporate site conditions into the estimate.
• Perform detailed take-offs and produce estimate software reports
• Identify, compile and submit RFI questions in a timely manner.
• Review & qualify vendor/subcontractor quotes and against bid documents to ensure accurate scope coverage at the time of the bid.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and Project Managers to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Capture remaining estimating price data (i.e., management and general conditions costs)
• Perform breakout, alternate & value engineering pricing as required.
• Assist with proposal scope letters for accurate inclusions, exclusions & qualifications.
• Compute cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost-effectiveness.
• Participate in prime/general contractor bid review meetings.
• Provide project turnover information after award and participate in turnover meetings.
• Assist in tracking bid status to acquire bid results.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Review estimates done by other estimators
• Assist the Chief Estimator with day to day estimating operations

Education/Experience/Licenses

• Bachelor's Degree, or HS Diploma with 6 years estimating experience, or HS Diploma with 8-10 years trade-related experience.
• A valid Florida Driver's License is required.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge and skill of:

• Understands HVAC and plumbing codes and systems
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment
• Estimating Software, Advanced Excel, Word, Outlook, and basic computer operations
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
• Oral and written communication skills
• Determine actual project scope and cost
• Must have duct work experience
• Protect the company from financial loss associated with errors or omissions

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Meet time schedules, deadlines, and plan and organize work
• Work confidently with discretion and independently with little direction
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Have great attention to detail
• Be well organized and reliable
• Be comfortable working with numbers and technology
• Multi-task with a fast-paced environment
• Win work at a reasonable profit

For more information, please visit our website https://cesmechanical.isolvedhire.com/jobs/

Further details will be provided during the interview process and the job description. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Work Place