Mechanical Estimator

Mechanical Estimator

Job Overview
The Estimator is required to understand the basic practices of estimating, understanding the different mechanical design systems. Estimators are expected to utilize a combination of skills and experience to understand cost accounting, computer technology to perform estimating tasks, Proposal letter writing & communication skills to communicate with Clients.

Reports To
The Project Estimator will report to the VP/President of the Mechanical Division

What Success Looks Like
A successful Estimator is responsible for the following outcomes:

• Complete estimates in a timely manner
• Managing the bid schedule on a day to day basis
• Communication with, Clients and Engineers
• Assisting in the Schwenn office administration staff pertaining to the bidding projects
• Advocating the Schwenn Company’s Vision of being our clients preferred and most desirable choice for their mechanical, electrical and plumbing service needs.

How this position fits on the Team
The Estimator is the team generator or business at Schwenn. This position is critical to the success of keeping the pipeline full on a monthly basis. Always in the assist mode to help those around them. This position is critical to the current and future success of growth in the future.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Managing the success and completion of all estimates assigned to them
• Coordinate with client estimating staff and office to meet their needs and expectations
• Manage the accuracy of all the estimating processes
• Manage and Control the Submittal and RFI’s process
• Proficient in file organization, bidding schedules & Communication with VP on bidding status every month

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Estimating experience in the HVAC Business
• Able and willing to work in a team environment
• Able to demonstrate and understand Plans and Specification
• Able to demonstrate and understanding of job costing reports
• Able to clearly communicate with management, coworkers and customers
• Self-motivator is a must
• Pass a Drug Test