What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumbing Estimator position at EMCOR Group, Inc.?
About Us: EMCOR Services/Aircond, is the largest commercial and industrial heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) service company in the Southeast. For more than 80 years, Aircond has designed and delivered comprehensive HVAC solutions to businesses seeking to enhance their productivity and efficiency. Guided by three generations of family leadership, today Aircond delivers a full spectrum of facility services to single and multi-site clients, from HVAC service to complete operations and maintenance solutions.
Job Title:
Plumbing Estimator
Job Summary: EMCOR Services Aircond is currently seeking an experienced Plumbing Estimator for our Charlotte, NC location. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Note: This is not intended to be neither a detailed nor comprehensive description on any individual employee's job content. Managers set the specific duties and responsibilities for each employee.
Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products. Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work. Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates. Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates. Review contract and bid documents; review and understand scope for project turnover Attend walk-throughs, pre-bid and scope clarification meetings Quantitative take-off and computer entry Prepare scope letters and proposals Maintain relationships with customers, General Contractors, vendors and subcontractors Ability to perform design/build, conceptual and budget estimates Coordinate the efforts of junior and staff-level resources in performing take-offs, issuing bills of material to vendors and obtaining subcontractor quotes Coordinate efforts with the Engineering Department Ensure documents are centrally saved in the company's drive within the confidential estimating folder(s) Assist project managers with takeoffs and pricing changes in work Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Vice President of Preconstruction with recommendation for resolution. Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established. Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. COMPUTER SKILLS Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, Bluebeam, Internet, Lotus Notes, and QuoteExpress windows-based piping and sheet metal estimating systems. REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.
Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills. Maintain a professional manner in actions and appearance when representing EMCOR Aircond. Must prioritize in a fast paced multi-task environment with organization skills. Must have demonstrated ability to perform basic business mathematical functions. Must work with minimal supervision. Must effectively manage time and details. Must interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must have organizational skills in handling & archiving technical data. Must comply with all operating policies, procedures, plans, and programs.
Prefer a minimum of 3-5 years mechanical construction experience and proficiency in the preparation of large and complex bid proposals of all types. LANGUAGE SKILLS Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, vendors, and suppliers. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Note: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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