Estimator (Westford MA) Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

Our client, one of the largest privately held, mechanical contracting, engineering, energy solution and service organizations in New England, is looking for an Estimator to sit out of their Westford, MA location. This person’s main responsibility is to professionally prepare a complete and thorough estimate for the trades including all subcontracts and equipment pricing and to bring this estimate to the point of review.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and implement an estimate plan for assigned projects according to procedures.
• Utilize the task list as a tool to implement an estimate plan.
• Review all problems of take-off conditions and document interpretation and provide an analysis to Manager for direction.
• Perform the take-off with speed and accuracy in accordance with procedures.
• Develop and be responsible for initial subcontractor or equipment vendors’ contact as required.
• Prepare, coordinate and convey project related instructions, information, questions, and clarifications between management and various vendor/subcontract groups.
• Notify manager of irregularities in vendor/subcontract quotations and unusual labor situations.
• Analyze changes in scope effectively and provide an estimate maximizing the profit potential of each scope change.
• Review all reported document scope and take-off inconsistencies and provide direction to estimating department that is in keeping with procedures.
• Review the estimate prior to bid wrap-up to insure accuracy and completeness.
• Develop, implement, and review take-off procedures for non-standard work.
• Verify that only work as shown on the documents or as instructed by the Manager is included in the take-off. Note all of your take-off assumptions and explain to supervisor.
• Prepare estimates that can easily be used as cost control/management tools by the operating personnel.
• Update trade take-off as needed thru out the bidding process and provide complete prints to chief/lead estimator for incorporation into the bid.
• Decide course of action quickly.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-7 years of experience in HVAC and Plumbing estimating. 
• Must have experience with mechanical estimating, takeoffs, and have dealt with vendors
• Experience with AutoBid strongly preferred

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Rate/Salary: 90000 – 125,000,