Estimator, Restaurant Mechanical Systems

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Title of Job: Estimator, Restaurant Mechanical Systems

Status: Exempt

Reports To: Director Of Operations and Governance

Location: On‑Site M‑F Ball Ground, Ga or Mansfield, TX

Summary of Position: The Estimator is responsible for estimating construction jobs such as tenant improvements, remodels, and renovations. The Estimator may also source materials and other needed resources (such as subcontractors or equipment) for projects to ensure the lowest acquisition cost possible.

Job Responsibilities /

Essential Functions:

• Estimating from blue prints
• Estimate HVAC and mechanical systems specific to restaurant environments, including kitchen exhaust systems, make‑up air units, refrigeration support, and code‑compliant mechanical infrastructure.
• Effective communication with customer and team members to ensure complete understanding of project scope
• Evaluating pre‑existing site conditions through on‑site visits with Customer and/or subcontractors in order to provide a correct bid
• Negotiating pricing with suppliers, subcontractors, and sellers
• Gather thorough estimates from all parties including subcontractors, project material quantities, owner‑approved items, and labor
• Interpreting and reviewing subcontractor quotes for comprehensiveness
• Evaluate potential suppliers and subcontractors and negotiate best pricing as well as volume discounts
• Assist with the ordering of materials by issuing purchase orders and scheduling deliveries
• Assist with valuing and formation of change orders
• Acquire specs and cut sheets for plumbing fixtures, tile, cabinets, appliances, etc. as selected by Customer and identify those items with long lead times.
• Identify budget shortfalls/windfalls via project autopsies and improve estimating process and database accordingly
• Assisting when a project is in progress to resolve pricing, entries, and logic inquiries
• Maintain cost database/pricing updates in estimating software package and evaluate systems to streamline estimating process
• Coordinating sub‑contractors as needed
• Facilitate purchasing of needed materials
• Understanding of jobsite protocols specific to project and site
• Assist with permitting as needed
• Ability to recognize problems outside of scope and effectively address with customer or team members
• Maintaining composure when faced with adverse situations and rapidly changing environments
• Ability to manage time and prioritize.
• Maintain accurate records, purchase logs, expense reimbursement forms, and other documentation.
• Update company software systems
• Attend regularly scheduled conference calls.
• Always maintain professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity to portray the company in a positive manner.
• Performing duties with minimal supervision
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to excel at each duty outlined above and have the following knowledge, skills, ability and background. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this job.

• Knowledge and experience in General Contracting
• Advanced knowledge in Restaurant Mechanical Systems
• Practical, hands‑on experience with HVAC and mechanical systems in restaurant environments
• Proven experience overseeing subcontractor billing and invoice reconciliation for accuracy and compliance
• Professional demeanor, selling style, and appearance.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with customers.
• Possess proven problem solving solutions for the customer and the company.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to work independently to meet or exceed goals.
• Effective organizational planning, communication, and superior time management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and work ethic
• Computer proficiency in Windows and Microsoft applications.
• Experience with various estimating, project management, and estimating software programs
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Self‑motivated, with high energy and an engaging…