Project Estimator

Duties and Responsibilities The Project Estimator is responsible for determining the costs, appropriate product selection, product application, benefits and drawbacks of a project as well as creating the documentation to help the organization and client make mutually beneficial decisions that meet the needs and scope of a project. · Analyze project documentation: Review plans, blueprints, bills of quantities, schedules, and other documents or software to estimate costs. · Research and negotiate: Find suppliers and negotiate the best prices and quotes · Determine project timeline: Consider factors like obtaining material pricing, budgets, quotes and potential setbacks to decide how long it will take to complete the project estimate · Assess risk: Identify and communicate potential financial or logistical issues and track variations to plans. · Prepare bids: Respond to requests for quotes, prepare and submit proposals, technical documents, and submittal data for projects · Communication: Work with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal staff to gather data and maintain efficient and effective methods of providing information to internal and external customers. · Continually Marketing the company and looking for future opportunities to grow business · Meet deadlines with minimal supervision. · Proficient with various commercial, ductless, unitary, software, web tools and manufactures web tools. Education, Experience, and Job Specific Skills Required: · High School Diploma or G.E.D and minimum of two years related experience and/or training in the HVAC/R industry; OR equivalent combination of education and experience. · Working knowledge of current construction standards, adept in reading equipment schedules and mechanical blueprints, print take off, job estimating. Preferred Qualifications: Able to work autonomously. Able to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience in looking at construction blueprints/sets of plans. ID:180