Estimator, Engineering, HVAC Tech ​/ Heating Engineer

Job Title: EstimatorII

Job Location: Seattle WA

Operating Company
:
Dorse & Company

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range
: $75-95k

Dorse & Company – A member of the AIR Control Concepts family.

As an HVAC distributor for the Pacific Northwest, we approach each project by learning as much as we can about our customers’ needs. Then, we apply decades of HVAC supplier experience, lean on our specialized teams for expertise and create the right solution. Service doesn’t stop at the sale. Shipment tracking, follow‑up and job‑site delivery are standard procedures in a job well done by Dorse.

Bob Dorse started Dorse & Company in 1965 as a manufacturer’s distributor of HVAC products and one of the “original” Greenheck representatives. In 1995, after 30 years of service, Bob Dorse sold the company to Will Leahy and Fred Ford. In 2011, Will Leahy became the sole owner of Dorse, where he continues to cultivate the core values that make it a special place to work and do business today.

With 300 years of collective HVAC experience, the Dorse team has a deep understanding of the commercial HVAC industry that is unmatched in our market.

We are looking for an estimator due to ongoing business demand and growth; we are searching for the next team member to add to our growing team! As an HVAC Equipment Estimator, you will be responsible for performing equipment take‑offs to build and provide equipment proposals and quotes to mechanical contractors.

• Performs primarily intermediate and complex HVAC take‑offs from mechanical construction drawings. Intermediate and complex take‑offs typically are a higher dollar amount, require a complex product mix and/or are in a physical environment that requires a higher degree of knowledge and prior experience. Includes Plan/Spec Take/Off Bids and Design/Build Permit & CD Bids. Exercises independent judgment and makes final decisions for the majority of bids assigned, identifies products that require technical or pricing assistance from internal teams or vendors.
• Achieves estimating speed and accuracy – ability to count items quickly, accurately and efficiently.
• Follows and develops estimating strategies – collaborates with other departments to produce strategic and accurate quotations.
• Prices equipment using manufacturer pricing software / data, updates bid contacts in Salesforce.
• Researches new projects, understands if it’s a re‑bid or an existing project/opportunity.
• Manages and prioritizes multiple bids. Effectively manages scope – recognizing the level of detail required to assemble and estimate based on project, drawing detail level and the customer.
• Drafts pricing quotes to provide to customers.
• Digitally files and maintains project documents.
• Provides mentorship/training to the Estimating Coordinator and Estimator 1 team members as needed. Provides timely updates to team members. Assists with basic take‑offs as workload demands.
• Bid an average of 5–15 jobs per week in the range of $500,000 – $1,000,000.
• Answers questions and provides guidance on developing projects, plans, specifications and quotes.
• Communicates professionally and provides outstanding customer service to all Dorse stakeholders (other employees, vendors and customers).
• Understands customer needs within our industry – knows their preferences, expectations and our role within the broader construction and HVAC infrastructure.

• Required:
  
  5+ years of prior HVAC/Construction Estimating experience and/or a combination of experience and advanced technical training or education in HVAC or a related discipline.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s Degree

• Extensive knowledge of GRD, dampers, fans, terminal units and specialty product selection.
• Maintains and grows knowledge base as business demands change.
• Experience performing take‑offs using On Screen Takeoff or other related take‑off programs, operates the program with advanced proficiency.
• Understands exclusions and terminology – identifies products we can and cannot bid within bid documents.
• Understands prior approval – reviews equipment and specifications and identifies where approvals are required.
• Mechanical aptitude – ability to…