Sales Estimator

JOB DESCRIPTION
Highly motivated, independent and proven professional. Estimate, sell, and manage projects with a complete and comprehensive review of architectural, mechanical and electrical plans and specifications; mainly, but not limited to, new construction.

Skills and Qualifications

Strong estimating, project management, and sales skills are essential in successfully fulfilling the tasks required in this role.

• HVAC Estimating and project management skills.
• Experienced with pricing, costing and quoting for items such as HVAC fans, diffusers, pumps, louvers, dampers, electric heaters, and variable volume boxes.
• Working with manufacturers to provide information to them for factory quotes.

· Proficient computer skills specifically with estimating and job cost tracking software.

· Strong organizational and communication skills, must be capable of multitasking and have the ability to prioritize.

· Applicants must be able to handle multiple projects at one time, manage tight deadlines, demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Candidates that have architectural, engineering or construction background is desirable but not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Review bid requirements for projects, ensuring all aspects of the project are documented and accounted for.
• Identifies HVAC equipment and associated materials and prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Prepare takeoffs and work with sales department to secure vendor pricing.
• Computes costs and manually enter figures into internal bid proposal software.
• Presents prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Properly turn over bid documents to Project Estimators by date/time assigned.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Identify, manage and maintain relationships with customers, ensuring bids and work are completed timely.
• Develop and sustain working relationships with clients through direct communication.
• Meet multiply deadlines, possess the ability to learn and be flexible.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.