What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator II position at Harris?
Job Description
The Purpose of Your Role as an Estimator II
The Estimator II will help turn project plans and specifications into accurate estimates that give customers and project teams a clear understanding of scope, cost, and expectations.
Working across disciplines such as plumbing, piping, and sheet metal, you'll use your technical knowledge to develop estimates for medium to large projects, including plan and specification, design assist, and design build work.
What You'll Be Part Of
You'll work closely with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to develop competitive and practical project proposals.
What We're Looking For In You
What This Position Is (and Is Not)
You'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of mechanical construction projects and see how your estimates influence the work before it reaches the field.
The position also provides room to expand your technical knowledge, work across different disciplines, and help develop other team members as your experience grows.
If This Sounds Like You
We’re looking for somebody who takes pride in accurate work, communicates well with others, and enjoys finding practical solutions that help projects move forward.
If you enjoy solving problems, working through the details, and understanding how a project comes together from the start, we’d like to connect.
Your life at Harris
As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!
From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.
Harris Benefits Compensation
Pay Range
$81,740.63 - $122,610.95
The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
The Purpose of Your Role as an Estimator II
The Estimator II will help turn project plans and specifications into accurate estimates that give customers and project teams a clear understanding of scope, cost, and expectations.
Working across disciplines such as plumbing, piping, and sheet metal, you'll use your technical knowledge to develop estimates for medium to large projects, including plan and specification, design assist, and design build work.
What You'll Be Part Of
You'll work closely with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to develop competitive and practical project proposals.
- Review drawings and specifications, perform takeoffs, and develop complete project cost estimates
- Evaluate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs to determine the most effective approach
- Obtain vendor and subcontractor quotes, compare options, and make recommendations based on cost, quality, and availability
- Develop proposals, document estimating assumptions, and maintain supporting project information
- Work with other departments and disciplines while providing guidance and mentorship to team members
What We're Looking For In You
- Experience in estimating, engineering, or the mechanical construction trades
- 4 years of Microsoft Office experience, particularly with Excel and Word
- Strong understanding of construction, mechanical systems, safety, and project documentation
- Ability to read drawings and specifications and translate them into accurate estimates
What This Position Is (and Is Not)
- Focused on developing accurate and competitive project estimates
- A technical role that combines construction knowledge with cost analysis
- A collaborative position working with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Limited to data entry or administrative estimating work
- A field construction management position
You'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of mechanical construction projects and see how your estimates influence the work before it reaches the field.
The position also provides room to expand your technical knowledge, work across different disciplines, and help develop other team members as your experience grows.
If This Sounds Like You
We’re looking for somebody who takes pride in accurate work, communicates well with others, and enjoys finding practical solutions that help projects move forward.
If you enjoy solving problems, working through the details, and understanding how a project comes together from the start, we’d like to connect.
Your life at Harris
As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!
From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.
Harris Benefits Compensation
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401K with company match
- Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
- Paid Parental leave
- Short-Term Incentive Plan
Pay Range
$81,740.63 - $122,610.95
The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Salary : $81,741 - $122,611