Commercial HVAC Construction Estimator

HVAC Estimator Goal:
To professionally manage the preparation of estimates in accordance with procedures and to provide post bid sales assistance to the manager in analysis of changing conditions, marketing strategies, competition data.

• Responsible for the preparation of the estimate plan.
• Review all reported document scope and take-off inconsistencies and provide direction to Estimating Staff that is in keeping with procedures.
• Responsible for the preparation of the condensed specification, and assure that it is in compliance with project requirements as modified by upper management.
• Review the estimate prior to bid wrap-up to insure accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and implement take-off procedures for non standard work.
• Review the take-off to insure completeness of all non standard take-offs.
• Verify that only work as shown on the documents or as instructed by the Chief Estimator is indicated in the take-off.
• Responsible for preparation of equipment and subcontractor analysis sheets and supervise the gathering of required information.
• Responsible for price and quantity surveys prepared by Estimating Staff.
• Delegate assignments and motivate subordinates to assure that work is completed on time.
• Train subordinates in all matters regarding estimate preparation and to elevate overall effectiveness of estimate accuracy.
• Analyze historical data and insure that take-offs are produced reflecting this data.
• Prepare estimates that can easily be used as cost control/management tools by the operating personnel.
• Review estimates/proposal with Chief Estimator prior to submission of bids.