ResponsibilitiesThe Project Estimator is responsible for calculating the total costs associated with a project using their knowledge of pricing, labor requirements, and materials to provide accurate estimates to customers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Study and analyze blueprints, schematics, and other project documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
- Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction workers to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
- Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
- Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.
- Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
- Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
- Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
- Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
- Establish and maintain tendering processes and conduct negotiations.
- Embodies the CoolSys CARES culture (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety).
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QualificationsEducation / Training - Education and/or experience equivalent to a high school diploma
- 5+ years of experience in Specialty-trades role, such as Construction Estimation, Jobsite Coordination, Project Management, etc.
Work Experience / Skills - Mechanical construction experience in a specialty trade (HVAC, Refrigeration, Energy Management/Controls) equivalent to a Journeyman (4+ years) field is a plus.
- Familiar with both basic and advanced mechanical system design practices.
- Able to manage multiple assignments, setting and balancing competing priorities with strong organizational skills and multi-tasking capability.
- Able to solve problems, apply good judgement and make decisions that have significant impact on the team's credibility, operations, and service.
- Able to effectively use typical business tools including E-Mail, Word, Excel, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, etc.
- Familiar with automated, on-screen takeoff, estimating software, or drafting software, (i.e. PlanSwift, Quickpen, QuoteSoft, FastEst, AutoCAD, Revit).
- Ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget, contributing to the overall success of the organization.
- Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Strong customer service skills, including an ability to proactively address customer issues and concerns and ability to forge strong working relationships with customers and coworkers.
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