HVAC Jr Estimator

Location: Annapolis, MD 

Type: Full Time permanent employment

Pay: $50K-$65K base salary + Bonus + commission

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Prepare and assist the Estimator with cost estimates for MEP construction projects!

• Read and comprehend all contract documents including specifications, project scopes, drawings and standards to prepare accurate project cost estimates.
• Accurately take off material quantities from drawings to develop material and labor pricing.
• Assemble scoped RFP’s for vendors and subcontractors to obtain pricing. Analyze, compare and select best value vendor and subcontractor proposals for inclusion in cost estimates.
• Prepare schedules for proposal submission.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site walk-downs to understand project scope, conditions, physical restrictions, etc.
• Escort subcontractors on site visits, walking them through the scope of work to obtain the most accurate pricing.
• Attend post-bid review and project kick-off meetings with the owner as needed.
• Attend in-house project turnover meetings from estimating to project management.
• Understand and appropriately estimate the costs associated with safety and other project location specific work rules.
• Participate in bid review and scope review meetings and be able to explain a projects scope and estimated project costs as well as assumptions and means/methods to upper management for approval.
• Utilize historical cost data to develop cost estimates.
• Maintain quality service by following organization standards.
• Maintain continuity among corporate, division and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results and helping other estimators as needed.
• Prepare detailed breakdown of cost estimates that facilitates review and understanding.
• Learn our business by being coachable and curious. 
• Actively participate in training on the latest industry technologies and best practices to perform estimating and pricing that ensures best value energy efficient solutions at highest attainable margins. 

Job Requirements:

• 0-1 of field experience in Commercial MEP or recent college graduate within the MEP Construction Space
• Military Veterans transitioning are encouraged to apply! 
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Decision-making skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Time management skills
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology

Physical Demands

• Additional travel may be required to attend training and meetings.
• Ability to sit or stand for an entire shift
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to speak, write, and understand English clearly.