Project Estimator

When you join our team, you step into a rewarding work environment backed by comprehensive Day 1 benefits
, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – plus Prescription Drug Coverage
• Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Vacation, and Paid Sick Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Ongoing Education and Training Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Overtime Opportunities (available for select roles based on workload)

We’re committed to supporting your growth, well-being, and success—right from the start.

As a Project Estimator you'll be assisting the National level Project Management team with bidding on refrigeration installation and/or associated other trades (if required). This will include but not be limited to refrigeration installation estimation for various supermarkets, industrial, Corner stores, pharmaceuticals, etc. This position also requires assisting in the planning, development, implementation, and tracking of opportunities out for bid.

• Understand the entire scope of the project for refrigeration’s SOW (Scope of Work) and associated trades.
• Create a detailed project scope of work (SOW) which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project.
• Review and interpret refrigeration/EMS set of site-specific plans.
• Work with Customers, Architects, Engineers, GC’s, Sub-Contractors, internal team to clarify any scope/plan questions from review.
• Complete Refrigeration/EMS material take off for site specific plans.
• Complete task specific installation labor hours required for refrigeration/EMS for site specific plans.
• Estimating the resources (time, money, material, subcontractors, equipment, rental etc.) required to complete the project.
• Sourcing and evaluating bids from Refrigeration contractors nationwide based on the project/program level SOW.
• Review the SOW, Cost budget, and PM (Project Manager) schedule with Program Managers/ Construction Manager and all other staff affected by the project; revise as required.
• Review of Contractor quotations to ensure scope requirements are met, review of exclusion and cost structure is competitive. Then recommended for approval.
• Develop a cost budget to meet estimated margin for scope/plans.
• Complete HP project estimation form and proposals for site specific plans.
• Review weekly customer and GC Websites and Portals for bid opportunities.
• Submit proposals to Customers or Sales team based on the bid submission requirements.
• Using Estimation projections in Excel and other internal systems.
• Tracking outgoing bids for follow up & upcoming opportunities for management team review.
• Prepare & submit Job Set up forms on award projects to Project Coordination team.
• Meets or exceed financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing budgets, scheduling expenditures, identifying, and implementing efficiencies, analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Assist with enhancing client relationships through proactive and positive communication, and by recognizing and delivering on client key issues and expectations.
• Assist with client relationships and recognize future business opportunities.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

• 3+ years of experience in project estimation, or refrigeration/HVACR technician.
• BA or BS degree in Mechanical/Construction or other engineering education program desired, but not required

• Refrigeration knowledge and background is necessary.
• Ability to read and interpret construction building and refrigeration plans.
• Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure that our own behavior and that of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the organization's values.
• Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques. Proficient in reading construction blueprints, specifications, and contract documents.
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