Take Off Estimator (Mechanical)

Job Description

Take Off Estimator

Essential Responsibilities:

Conducts quantity takeoffs and reviews project plans/specifications to gain a

complete understanding of the projects scope.

Generates takeoff reports for estimators and verifies their accuracy.

Monitors all addenda, scope changes and breakouts to ensure they are

processed and incorporated into the estimate in a timely manner.

Communicates with internal customers concerning issues with project

specifications, project scope, reports, value engineering possibilities,

timelines or other items pertaining to a bid.

Verifies the specifications summary and enters specifications summary data

into takeoff software.

Identifies any missing pricing of labor, scope, and material.

Communicates with vendors and suppliers regarding missing pricing required

to complete bids.

Minimum Requirements

High School or GED is required.

Must understand commercial building and trade-specific codes and

regulatory requirements.

Plumbing/Sheetmetal experience, 5 to 10 years.

Must be able to interpret blueprints, schematics, isometrics, and

specifications.

Must be proficient at Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.

Excellent organizational and communication skills and attention to detail.

Ability to multitask and time management skills.

Environment

• Multi-location: Jobsite and office-based business model with a large, distributed

workforce

• Pace: constant changing targets and quick turnaround is essential due to shifting

priorities, changing client needs, and project specifications

• Demographic diversity: workforce enjoys a wide range of diversification associated

with ethnicity, culture, position qualifications, socio-economic background,

geographical differences, white blue collar, etc.

Success Factors

1. Provide guidance and alternative solutions: Ideal candidate can handle the wear

and tear of a fast-paced environment and will wear multiple hats at once while

remaining successful. Must be able to think creatively, and change direction as

needed to meet sales needs.

2. Key functional experience needs to include the basics: understanding of

mechanical and plumbing systems while supporting a service sales team in the

development and delivery of estimates and proposals.

3. Time management is key: Organizational and time management skills to enable

proper prioritization of workflow is key.

4. Strong customer service skills team dynamic: You will be a part of a fast-

growing dynamic group of people and must have a positive customer-focused

attitude. This role will interface with outside customers and support our sales team.