Senior HVACPlumbing Estimator

Comprehensive Energy Services Inc. is hiring a Senior HVAC/Plumbing Estimator!

Join an award-winning company that values people and is passionate about making a difference. Dont 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
• Ability to estimate commercial HVAC and Plumbing projects.
• 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

• Bachelors Degree or HS Diploma with 6 years estimating experience or HS Diploma with 8-10 years trade-related experience.
• A valid Florida Drivers 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 details will be provided during the interview process and the job description. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Work Place

Required Experience:

Senior IC