ESTIMATOR AND PROJECT MANAGER- HVAC/R AND PLUMBING

Elliott-Lewis Corporation is currently seeking an HVAC and Plumbing Estimator. We specialize in HVAC industry and have a large and varied customer base. We cover a wide range of industries and project types which include both plan & spec and design build projects. We are seeking a seasoned, motivated and driven person to join our growing team of professionals that possesses the education, experience and versatility to handle our client's mechanical and HVAC/R service, design and installation and energy management needs. This position works as part of the Pre-Construction and Bid Development team and provides support to our sales team including Business Development, Bid Managers and Pre-Construction Managers throughout the bid process life-cycle. This role oversees all aspects of the project and is responsible for managing the project costs, field labor, sub contractors, and a safe on-time completion that is under budget.

This role is ideal for candidates with prior experience working in an estimating or pre-construction team, packaging, prepping and refining bids in the construction industry. It is also a great opportunity for someone new to the industry to learn everything related to estimating and responding to requests for proposals and bids. Our ideal candidate is a natural relationship builder who enjoys working in a team environment.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for estimating and managing the installation of HVAC/R systems that meet code requirements, budget, and on time installation.
• Prepare monthly reports and conduct cost reviews to catch deviations from a plan or schedule, and keep all participants and stakeholders informed to bring the job in on time and under budget
• Complete the development and delivery of all bids and projects, ensuring pre-qualification questionnaires and all tender documentation are completed.
• To draft and review bid submission content, ensuring all bids are submitted on time and fully compliant with the requirements.
• Complete piping and material take-offs as well as estimate mechanical equipment and plumbing fixture installs
• Evaluate, estimate and set up job costing system with labor, material and subcontract cost codes.
• Analyze the client’s documents to ensure the responses being created respond implicitly to the questions being asked.
• Work closely with outside superintendent and job foreman in directing field labor

About Company

Since 1905, Elliott-Lewis and its family of companies have a reputation of being a premier provider of Mechanical Services, Facilities Management, and Crane Rentals. The company provides maintenance, repair and operations, as well as new installations, replacements, design/build and building automation control services to commercial, industrial and governmental customers.

Position Requirements

• Degree in construction management or four years of equivalent work experince
• 5+ years of experience in bid coordination, estimating, project management with a mechanical contractor
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat skills
• Ability to produce high standard work which meets the client and business requirements.
• Ability to work independently, set goals, meet tight deadlines and balance priorities to achieve results
• Strong interpersonal skills required for working with external stakeholders in estimating/bid processes
• Effective time management skills needed to meet timeframes and mile posts based on project requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Trimble AutoBid Mechanical is preferred
• Experience with Citrix Sharefile is a plus
• Experience in AutoCAD MEP and Autodesk Revit is a plus
• Union house experience is extremely valued

Physical Requirements

• Regularly requires a high degree of mental effort, talk and hear, gross and fine manipulation, read both print and screens for extended periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to walk and sit
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, lift 25 lbs. max, stand and stoop, kneel, or crouch, and climb stairs
• Expected to work in a moderately loud level of volume environment.

Compensation:

• Elliott-Lewis offers a robust compensation package including:
  • Competitive base salary,
  • Annual raises,
  • Annual bonuses,
  • 401k Retirement Plan with generous company match,
  • Two weeks’ vacation during first year at entry-level with more earned for greater tenure,
  • Sick Pay,
  • Medical / Health Insurance Plans,
  • Dental coverage,
  • Additional voluntary benefits including several life insurance options, accident insurance, several disability insurance options, and more.

We recognize that great talent can come from a variety of backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and diversity. Background, MVR checks, and drug tests are performed for all positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets