The Junior Controls Estimator plans, coordinates, and/or prepares full estimates for large, complex HVAC Mechanical work and contracts. Works with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to generate budgets, proposals, hard bids, etc. for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. Responsible for review of all final estimate packages with BAS Director to ensure accuracy and completeness Perform negotiation of contract scope, buy-out of projects, and write-ups for accounting.
Responsibilities
The Junior Controls Estimator plans, coordinates, and/or prepares full estimates for large, complex HVAC Mechanical work and contracts
Works with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to generate budgets, proposals, hard bids, etc. for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects
Responsible for review of all final estimate packages with the BAS Director to ensure accuracy and completeness
Perform negotiation of contract scope, buy-out of projects, and write-ups for accounting
Prepares overall estimating functions
Prepares weekly bid calendar and ensures timely completion of estimates
Participates in reviews of the status of pending bids and upcoming bids with the BAS Director every week
Provides technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required
Review proposal specifications, and drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, bid strategy, and presentation meetings as required for projects BAS has committed to bid
Provides technical support to the Project Manager, as requested, for awarded contracts, including estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, procuring materials, etc
Ensures all working documents and data to back up estimate figures are maintained on the BAS computer network or other programs as required
Makes decisions and recommendations that can greatly affect the profitability of assigned area
Effectively communicates estimating issues to senior management
Leads negotiation of contract scope and verbiage with General Contractors on successful projects
Leads negotiation of vendor/subcontractor pricing and buy-out to achieve maximum gross margin for the company
Provide Project Management with “Turn-Over Meetings” to convey all information compiled during the estimating process to Production
Responsible for careful observance of corporate policies and objectives
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining estimating software and pricing service to ensure estimates are accurate and the department is efficient
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
