Job Title: Estimator II
Job Location: Seattle WA
Operating Company: Dorse & Company
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $75-95k
Job Description: We are looking for an estimator due to ongoing business demand and growth; we are searching for the next team member to add to our growing team! As an HVAC Equipment Estimator, you will be responsible for performing equipment take-offs to build and provide equipment proposals and quotes to mechanical contractors.
Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned.
- Performs primarily intermediate and complex HVAC take-offs from mechanical construction drawings. Intermediate and complex take-offs typically are a higher dollar amount, require a complex product mix and/or are in a physical environment that require a higher degree of knowledge and prior experience. Includes Plan/Spec Take/Off Bids and Design/Build Permit & CD Bids. Exercises independent judgment and makes final decisions for the majority of bids assigned, identifies products that require technical or pricing assistance from internal teams or vendors.
- Achieves estimating speed and accuracy - ability to count items quickly, accurately and efficiently.
- Follows and develops estimating strategies - collaborates with other departments to produce strategic and accurate quotations.
- Price equipment using manufacturer pricing software / data, update bid contacts in Salesforce.
- Research for new projects, understand if it's a re-bid or an existing project/opportunity.
- Manage and prioritize multiple bids. Effectively manage scope - recognizing the level of detail required to assemble and estimate based on project, drawing detail level and the customer.
- Draft pricing quotes to provide to customers.
- Digitally file and upkeep project documents.
- Provide mentorship/training to the Estimating Coordinator and Estimator 1 team members as needed. Provide timely updates to team members. Assist with basic take-offs as workload demands.
- Bids an average of 5-15 jobs per week in the range of $500,000 - $1,000,000.
- Answer questions and provide guidance on developing projects, plans, specifications and quotes.
- Communicate professionally and provide outstanding customer service to all Dorse stakeholders (other employees, vendors and customers).
- Understands customer needs within our industry - knows their preferences, expectations and our role within the broader construction and HVAC infrastructure.
Experience and Requirements: Education and/or Experience
- Required: 5+ years of prior HVAC/Construction Estimating experience and/or a combination of experience and advanced technical training or education in HVAC or a related discipline.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge
- Extensive knowledge of GRD, dampers, fans, terminal units and specialty product selection.
- Maintains and grows knowledge base as business demands change.
- Experience performing take-offs using On Screen Takeoff or other related take-off programs, operates the program with advanced proficiency.
- Understands exclusions and terminology - identifies products we can and cannot bid within bid documents.
- Understands prior approval - reviewing equipment and specifications and identifies where approvals are required.
- Mechanical aptitude - ability to understand and apply mechanical concepts and principles at an advanced level.
- Understands the bid to submittal process in detail.
- Capable of sizing GRDs based on factory performance data sheets.
- Able to review and understand what's relevant in specifications.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Desire to continuously improve current processes / methods / practices.
- Proficiency in BlueBeam.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 401(k) with employer match (immediate vesting)
- Medical - HDHP & PPO options, Dental and Vision
- HSA with employer matching contributions
- FSA & Limited FSA
- Employer Paid Life/AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
- Paid Family Leave
- PTO
- Paid Company Holidays - 10 Days
- Employer Paid Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Referral Bonus Opportunities
- Other voluntary fringe benefits
