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Reliable Heating & Cooling Ltd is looking for a Mechanical Construction/HVAC Project Estimator. Reporting to the Assistant GM, the estimator prepares accurate tender prices from drawings, specifications and addenda or from quantity of items supplied by the client. The estimator will be responsible for all pricing and assist management in the ongoing acquisition of new work.
Responsibilities:
Review job opportunities to identify projects best suited for the company in terms of job type and risk level
Provide accurate labor and material estimates
Prepare material takeoffs on the more complex projects, using drawings, plans and specifications
Analyze plans, specifications, and addenda to ensure estimates comply with contract documents
Provide detailed labor breakdowns for each area of estimate.
Attend pre-bid meetings
Calculate a final figure for the estimated cost
Present bid package with tender price for clients following their specifications
Revise bid packages and prepare addendums as needed
Track actual costs against the estimate and identify possible improvements to processes
Interact with project manager to assist in planning labour and manpower requirements
Establish strong relationships with sub trades to ensure sound and competitive pricing is received
Review accuracy of subgrade pricing and ensure multiple bids are received
Prepare and execute tender forms and RFP documents
Qualifications:
5 years of construction estimating
5 years of estimating experience in commercial and industrial HVAC projects, or 5 years combined estimating/field experience
Proficient in reading/understanding blueprints and specifications
Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite
Experience with QC systems
Ability to work well with others, able to work with minimal supervision under tight time constraints.
Additional Skills
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
- Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
Specific Skills
- Advise on tendering procedures
- Select sub-trades
- Prepare estimates of labour and material costs
- Prepare bill of material
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers and contractors
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Take-off packages
- Scheduling packages
- Estimating packages
Type of Construction Experience
- Mechanical
- Industrial
- Commercial