Preconstruction Services Estimator

TITLE: Pre-Construction Services Estimator - Phoenix Office REPORTS TO: Pre-Construction Services Manager - Phoenix Office The Pre-Construction Services Estimator is responsible for preparation and administration of proposals for the pre-construction / estimating department.

Assist sales team with business operations in Arizona via maintaining and fostering strong relationships with a select customers, assist sales team members' technical and project estimating capabilities.

Pre-Construction Services: Prepare RFQ, RFP, IFB, ITB, and other bid packages as required.

Attend job walks and site visits for select customers or in support of various pre-construction services proposals/projects.

Travel through-out the state of Arizona may be necessary for project evaluations.

Perform piping and sheet metal take-offs as required for estimates.

Cooperate and communicate effectively with managers, Sales & Pre-Con Staff, operations persons, and other administrative team members.

Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information & pricing.

Prepare conceptual budgets based on minimal information.

Review general conditions, schedules, scopes of work, hoisting plans, site logistics and other exhibits as required.

Provide technical assistance for D-B and P&S projects.

Build effective relationships with customers, design teams, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company's core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations.

Provide needed information to other departments and management to ensure jobs are completed on time, within budget, contractually compliant [Cooperative Purchasing], and fulfilling customer expectations.

Complete Quality Assurance analysis on projects to prevent call backs and warranty work.

Attend weekly Sale/Pre-Con Coordination and high-risk meetings as required.

Provide support for technically challenging projects via coordination within Pre-Con, sales, estimators, and engineers to implement and complete the project.

Periodically assist the Pre-Construction Services Manager and Sales Manager on specific management systems, recruiting of key personnel, management of outside sub-contractors, and other functions.

Engineering experience or knowledge with Controls (DDC systems), plumbing, and/or electrical is a plus.

Sales and Marketing: Foster and build positive customer relationships with a select number of organizations via frequent visits and interactions with all levels of organizational facilities decision makers.

Prepare and present professional and highly accurate proposals that provide clear technical solutions [wetside and dryside], financial viability, and overall cost savings.

Understand select clients' service needs and requirements ensuring timely response to all requirements [Service and Operations]. Attend periodic marketing events, conferences, and tradeshows to promote company capabilities and foster customer relationships.

Develop a working knowledge of all existing cooperative purchasing and organizational specific contracts and other procurement tools to maximize efficient project delivery.

Communicate customer perceptions by gathering customer feedback and sharing information with project/field managers and sales team.

Initiate new projects with architects, engineers, owners, and general contractors.

Assist in the sales process as needed to include initial customer introductions or various meetings to propose a specific project.

Other: Key resource to maintain and enhance quality across all existing lines of business.

Provide vital input to management as needed to assess and recommend expansion into new lines of business.

Furnish specialized mentorship and guidance to designated areas of the business and personnel as requested by management.

Continuing Development: Research and maintain technological excellence in the HVAC trade.

Attend classes for continuing education and improvement.

Initiate suggestions for company-wide process improvements.