What are the responsibilities and job description for the SHEETMETAL ESTIMATOR position at TP Mechanical?
Job Details
Description
Position Summary: Responsible for estimation and takeoffs of sheet metal jobs. The individual should have a good understanding of all aspects of mechanical contracting and be able to communicate effectively with contractors, designers, owners and job-site personnel, representing TP Mechanical Contractors in a professional manner. Overall responsibility will be to manage the estimating team for the region and to assist in other regions when requested.
Responsibilities And Duties
Description
Position Summary: Responsible for estimation and takeoffs of sheet metal jobs. The individual should have a good understanding of all aspects of mechanical contracting and be able to communicate effectively with contractors, designers, owners and job-site personnel, representing TP Mechanical Contractors in a professional manner. Overall responsibility will be to manage the estimating team for the region and to assist in other regions when requested.
Responsibilities And Duties
- Job takeoffs and pricing.
- Obtain quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
- Stays current with all estimating software and attends training as needed and/or required.
- Works with VP of Estimating as needed on Estimating database development and maintenance.
- Works with VP of Estimating to develop estimating spreadsheets.
- Works with VP of Estimating to ensure smooth and timely project turnover from Estimating to Project Management.
- Ability to work with vendors and subs to secure scopes and final pricing including but not limited to calling and or meeting with them to discuss their scope of work.
- Ability to clearly write scope letter.
- Ability to lead and finalize job estimates.
- All other duties as assigned.
- 10 years commercial experience in plumbing or heating estimation or completion of approved apprenticeship program and 3 years’ experience as a Journeyman.
- 10 years prior estimating experience.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Knowledge of general plumbing and piping installation.
- Good math ability.
- Good computer skills (knowledgeable with Microsoft Excel).
- Detail oriented.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Estimation and/or Quicken experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate on a professional level in front of peers, co-workers and customers.
- Ability to conduct scope reviews with clients/customers.
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Journeyman Plumber license or equivalent experience
- Journeyman HVAC license or equivalent experience
- Eyesight correctable to 20/50
- Capable of job site tours, climbing ladders and on/off equipment, etc.
- Valid Drivers License