Estimator - HVAC - Wauwatosa, WI
6 hours ago
Job description
Since 1913, Hooper has grown to become a well-respected electric power and mechanical contractor with headquarters in Wisconsin and regional offices in the states of Colorado, Florida, and Ohio. Hooper provides a wide range of services to support commercial and residential clients. Hooper provides competitive compensation and many supportive benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Matching 401(k) plan, Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 paid holidays, Identity Theft Protection, Life Insurance, as well as Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.
General Summary:
Responsible for estimating assigned HVAC projects and the upkeep of estimating systems.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Develops a bid schedule in consultation with Department Head. Responsible for procuring and returning plans for projects to estimate.
- Prepares project estimates in a timely manner by engaging in detailed and accurate plan take-off, and solicitation of appropriate material, equipment and sub-contractor pricing.
- Updates material pricing and labor rates on regular intervals to reflect recent changes.
- Responsible for maintaining the estimating system, including software.
- Prices change orders on large projects.
- Evaluates bid results to track pricing levels. Upkeeps project bid database for future reference.
- Coordinates with the CADD department to ensure that the installation drawings match the estimated drawings.
- Evaluates completed job costs against estimated budgeted costs to aid in future estimating.
- Develops "rules of thumb" estimating techniques and criteria for budget estimating.
- Coordinates bidding with relevant Hooper department(s) on common and/or team-based projects.
- Interacts with shop and field personnel to develop better understanding of fabrication and installation techniques to aid in estimating.
- Attendance at departmental meetings and social functions is required.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Minimum two years technical education in the engineering field, construction management coursework or completion of apprenticeship in a respective discipline. Prior estimating experience in the plumbing / piping industry preferred.
- Analytical and problem solving, strong interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
- General computer skills required with a good working knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook and a good understanding of CAD/BIM software technology.
- Comfortable with a wide range of project budgets and estimating estimates per year based on size.
- Works in a normal office environment and makes site visits when necessary, requiring driving a personal vehicle. When in the office, regularly work from a sitting or standing position with a computer. Repetitive typing and computer use required. Regular bending, twisting, and light lifting are common, and the ability to climb up and down ladders and steps on site is required with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Visits construction site in all kinds of weather to survey site conditions.
The Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. This company considers candidates regardless of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.
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