- Coordinates the pre-construction interface between sales and estimating and operations to make sure estimating capacity and capabilities are used in the most productive and beneficial matter possible to achieve sales and marketing goals.
- Utilizes market condition information, knowledge of customer needs and competition capabilities, market niche histories, and the capabilities and availability of internal resources to meet current and projected workload needs.
- Manages and maintains all cost and billing data in specific customer database.
- Develops, monitors and manages department processes and procedures to ensure department output realizes maximum productivity with the lowest attendant value of acceptable risk.
- Works under limited guidance with broad general supervision.
- Performs ancillary duties as required.
- 8 years in mechanical contracting working as an estimator or similar function.
- Experience in system costs for various applications and building types.
- Interview experience in construction project presentations
- Extensive knowledge of how corporate objectives impact estimating, estimating strategies and techniques and of various types of construction contracts.
- Able to interpret contractual documents, plans, specifications.
- Some courses in basic mechanical systems and engineering concepts.
- Proficiency with computerized estimating systems.
- Proficient in using Microsoft office suite.
- Minimum of college degree or equivalent.
- 8 years in mechanical contracting working as an estimator or similar function.
- Familiar with the setting of equipment like air handling equipment, plumbing, and other HVAC type activities.
- Preferably possess a strong knowledge in the area of service plumbing, HVAC Service, and installation.
- Experience in system costs for various applications and building types.
- Extensive knowledge of how corporate objectives impact estimating, estimating strategies and techniques and of various types of construction contracts.
- Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
- Technician tool account
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
Service Project Estimator - Grand Prairie, United States - Polk Mechanical
Description
Polk Mechanical is looking for the best and brightest in the market to join our high performing team.As a result of our unparalleled customer service and unique offerings our business is experiencing impressive growth and with growth comes great opportunity for those with the ambition to accomplish great things.
A career at Polk is not just a job but an opportunity to join a family of people who care about each other and care about their customers.
It's no wonder our business and our team are growing.Job Description
Polk Mechanical is looking for a Service Project Estimator to join our high performing team.
This role will provide project estimation for specific large projects, and includes developing job estimates, detail costing and reporting, procuring equipment and subcontracts, monitoring and accurately projecting job costs, maintaining billing and schedules, and providing technical support and leadership to the team.
Additional responsibilities include providing oversight on the day-to-day activities of assigned projects.The Service Project Estimator will also develop and maintain long-term customer relationships to foster better communications and develop future work.