Sheet Metal Estimator

Gallo Mechanical, LLC; Charlotte (NC); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) plan

PTO

Wellness program

Zusammenfassung

Gallo Mechanical LLC is seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Estimator to join its Preconstruction team. You will develop cost estimates for sheet metal and HVAC ductwork, bid projects, and support pre-construction efforts.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, performing takeoffs with Trimble Autobid/ FastDUCT/ QuoteSoft, and preparing detailed cost summaries while maintaining bid calendars and collaborating with clients and engineers.

Qualifikationen

• Reading mechanical drawings, specs, and RFPs to bid sheet metal scope.
• Detailed quantity takeoffs for ductwork using estimating software.
• Reviewing takeoffs for duct gauge, sealing class, insulation, and fittings.

Aufgaben

• Prepare cost estimates and high-level scope for sheet metal and ductwork projects.
• Monitor weekly bid calendar and complete proposals on time.
• Solicit bids from subcontractors, fabricators, and vendors.
• Draft proposals, bid forms, and cost breakouts with clear scope and exclusions.
• Assist in preparing conceptual budgets from design documents.
• Attend scope review meetings with clients, engineers, and GC teams.

Kenntnisse

Trimble Autobid

FastDUCT

QuoteSoft

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Autobid Sheet Metal

Jobbeschreibung

Gallo Mechanical is looking for a Sheet Metal Estimator to join our high performing Preconstruction team. As a Sheet Metal Estimator, you are responsible for managing all aspects of developing cost estimates for sheet metal and HVAC ductwork scopes, bidding projects, and other pre-construction related services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reading mechanical drawings, specifications, and requests for proposals to understand the full sheet metal scope of work to bid, including supply, return, exhaust, and specialty duct systems.


• Performing detailed quantity takeoffs of sheet metal ductwork using Trimble Autobid Sheet Metal, FastDUCT, or equivalent estimating software.


• Creating detailed cost estimates and high-level scoping of sheet metal and ductwork projects to produce the estimate summary.


• Monitoring the weekly bid calendar and ensuring timely completion of proposals across multiple concurrent pursuits.


• Reviewing material takeoffs for completeness and accuracy, including duct gauge, sealing class, insulation, and specialty fittings.


• Compiling takeoffs, fabrication costs, labor hours, and equipment summaries into the project estimate.


• Obtaining pricing for specialty sheet metal materials including galvanized steel, stainless steel, aluminum, dampers, louvers, and access doors.


• Soliciting bids from sheet metal subcontractors, fabricators, and vendors.


• Reviewing scope of subcontractor and vendor quotes to ensure alignment with project specifications and SMACNA standards.


• Drafting and finalizing proposals, bid forms, and cost breakouts with clearly documented scope, assumptions, inclusions, and exclusions.


• Assisting in preparing conceptual budgets from preliminary design documents.


• Assisting sales teams with procurement strategies for sheet metal scopes.


• Attending project scope review meetings with clients, mechanical engineers, and GC teams.


• Turning over all estimating information and cost baselines to the project management team on awarded projects.


• Ability to read and interpret mechanical project documents including drawings, specifications, and SMACNA standards.


• Proficiency in sheet metal estimating software - Trimble Autobid Sheet Metal, FastDUCT, QuoteSoft, or equivalent required.


• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu for plan review, takeoff markup, and document management.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for cost modeling and estimate summaries.


• Working knowledge of sheet metal gauges, materials, duct fabrication methods, and field installation practices.


• Understanding of SMACNA standards for duct construction, pressure classes, and sealing classifications.


• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, managing simultaneously occurring bids and deadlines.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills for coordination with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.

At Gallo Mechanical LLC, our foundation is built on the core values of family, service, and exceptional performance. With 80 years as a proud, locally-owned family business, we are dedicated to finding innovative ways to serve and support the community we call home. It all starts with our greatest asset - our people! We invest in your growth through dedicated training programs and back you up with a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive in your career.

• Training, support, and career progression to help you grow in your career.


• Company-paid medical insurance


• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance


• Team Incentive Program (TIP): Allows eligible employees to share in company financial success.


• 401(k) plan with a 5% company match


• Employee wellness resources, PTO benefits, and more!