What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimating Specialist position at HTS Engineering Ltd.?
HTS Engineering Ltd. is the largest independent commercial HVAC manufacturers’ rep in North America, with 20 locations in the US and Canada. HTS has a vibrant look and brand promise -- one that reflects our company-wide commitment to ensure the individual success of all those involved in a project’s HVAC system selection, design, purchase, installation and maintenance including our employees, suppliers, customers and end users.
Job Duties:
• Job takeoff - quantifying items from plans, specs, and bid documents
• Selection and pricing of equipment and accessories for the purposes of bid
• Preparing proposals for distribution to customers
• Daily updates of project bids and addendum reviews
• Bid coordination between HTS TX departments for multi-department bid bundles
• Develop bid strategies for jobs to help ensure the success of the bid
• Update bid item status for bid summary reports
• Coordinate bid timeframes with engineering staff
• Maintain a high level of accuracy
• Express a pleasant and happy tone over the phone
The job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive job duties of the position. The Estimator will follow and perform other instructions and other related duties as set forth by management. Must be a Team Player.
Qualifications:
• Some flexibility to work overtime/weekends as well as seldom out of town training experiences
• Proficient in reading plans and specifications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent time management and task driven with multiple concurrent projects Skills:
• On screen digital estimation software i.e. BlueBeam
• Microsoft Office Suite with special emphasis on Excel and Outlook
• Adobe