Senior Estimator

Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc. is hiring a Senior Estimator!

Join an award‑winning company that values people and is passionate about making a difference. Don’t wait any longer to join our CES Team today!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Additional Life Insurance
• Paid Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accident
• Cancer
• Hospital
• 401 K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay
• and more

The Senior Estimator analyzes blueprints, specifications, quotations & existing site conditions when necessary to thoroughly & accurately determine the time, cost, & labor of projects and assists the work of Estimators I & II as well as performing other departmental supportive functions.

• Produce conceptual estimates with limited information
• Take an active role in Post Bid Scoping Meetings with clients
• Track bid status to acquire bid results
• Consult with other departments to discuss/formulate estimates.
• Exhibit ability to successfully manage personnel within the department
• Display a high degree of understanding with regard to project scope, cost, labor, time, and profit.
• Display a high level of emotional maturity
• Ability to successfully help manage the workload of the lower staff within the department
• Attend Pre‑Bid Surveys to incorporate site conditions into the estimate.
• Perform detailed take‑offs and produce estimate software reports
• Identify, compile and submit RFI questions in a timely manner.
• Review & qualify vendor/subcontractor quotes and against bid documents to ensure accurate scope coverage at the time of the bid.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and Project Managers to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Capture remaining estimating price data (i.e., management and general conditions costs)
• Perform breakout, alternate & value engineering pricing as required.
• Assist with proposal scope letters for accurate inclusions, exclusions & qualifications.
• Compute cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost‑effectiveness.
• Participate in prime/general contractor bid review meetings.
• Provide project turnover information after award and participate in turnover meetings.
• Assist in tracking bid status to acquire bid results.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Review estimates done by other estimators
• Assist the Chief Estimator with day to day estimating operations

• Bachelor's Degree, or HS Diploma with 6 years estimating experience, or HS Diploma with 8‑10 years trade‑related experience.
• A valid Florida Driver's License is required.

• Understands HVAC and plumbing codes and systems
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment
• Estimating Software, Advanced Excel, Word, Outlook, and basic computer operations
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
• Oral and written communication skills
• Determine actual project scope and cost
• Must have duct work experience
• Protect the company from financial loss associated with errors or omissions

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Meet time schedules, deadlines, and plan and organize work
• Work confidently with discretion and independently with little direction
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Have great attention to detail
• Be well organized and reliable
• Be comfortable working with numbers and technology
• Multi‑task with a fast‑paced environment
• Win work at a reasonable profit

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Work Place