Mechanical / HVAC Estimator

Danboise Mechanical, Inc., or “DMI,” located in Farmington, Michigan, is a full-service mechanical contractor providing plumbing, HVAC and electrical services to commercial and industrial companies of all sizes. We are in search of a highly experienced Mechanical / HVAC Estimator to join our team and play a vital role in securing new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have Hydronic Piping and Sheet metal experience along with a general understanding of Mechanical / HVAC system components. This candidate will be responsible for leading the estimation process for all commercial and industrial projects.

• Review bid boards for projects that are out to bid and select those that align with current and projected workloads.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and conduct project site inspections to verify conditions affecting the pricing and installation of the project.
• Analyze project specifications, blueprints, and other technical documents to determine the projects scope of work and assess project risks.
• Understand project logistics and project schedule.
• Able to accurately identify, quantify and record all piping and ductwork sizes and quantities associated with the various mechanical systems.
• Able to develop detailed cost breakdowns for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and heavy equipment rentals.
• Review all bid documents and submit RFI’s for clarifications during the bid process to ensure an accurate bid is submitted.
• Create strong relationships with vendors and leverage expertise to secure the best pricing for materials and equipment.
• Continuously monitor market trends and adjust estimating strategies accordingly.
• Analyze bid results to gain an understanding of the current market and to assist with future proposals.
• Attend handoff meetings with project team to communicate the unique aspects of the project to the project to the installation team.
• Prepare estimates for change order work for ongoing projects when requested.

Qualifications, Education, Experience and Skills of our Mechanical/HVAC Estimator:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Technical/Design Education, or equivalent estimating and/or field experience.
• 5-10 years of experience in Mechanical / HVAC estimating for commercial and industrial projects.
• Proficiency in Trimble Estimation valued, but not required. We will provide training or this estimating platform as necessary.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel
• Experience in working as a Prime Mechanical Contractor is a plus.
• A multi-tasker who can handle the pressure of multiple bidding scenarios at one time.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Attention to detail is a MUST.

• Safety – Applicant keeps safety as a priority as applicant plans, communicates, takes action and makes decisions
• Integrity – Applicant does the right thing, always; and, applicant always holds up applicant’s end of the agreement
• Partnership – Applicant builds trust with applicant’s team members and consistently looks for mutual win-wins in all situations with all people; applicant prefers to focus energy on finding solutions instead of engaging in adversarial or victim conduct
• Excellence – Applicant brings professionalism and a “pursuit of winning” attitude to the workplace every day; applicant looks for ways to lead by example
• Happiness – Applicant finds ways to continuously add positive energy to the team and finds joy in working with the team as it pursues its objectives