Estimator
Job Location:
Kaukauna, WI - USA
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Job Summary
Bassett Mechanical is a 3rd generation family-owned company that provides custom-built industrial refrigeration HVAC plumbing metal fabricating and preventative maintenance service solutions to customers throughout the United States and the world. It is not only a great place to grow and thrive in your career. It is a place to truly belong. As a member of the Bassett Mechanical Team youll enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package and many professional growth opportunities. From the moment youre hired to the day you retire youre a part of our Bassett Mechanical Team.
Position Purpose
Develop cost estimates for both design/build and plan and spec Refrigeration projects. Apply industry knowledge experience and estimating processes to accurately match anticipated cost to project scope.
Position Responsibilities
- Receive requests for internal estimates via assignment from Sr. Estimator. If a request for an estimate is received via direct invite from customer general contractor bid notification or plan services gather basic quote/scope information as needed and forward to Business Development for decision to proceed or decline.
- Prepare project estimate:
- Obtain plan and specifications from Bassett design engineer BD PM or customer.
- Gather field data and/or meet with customer when requested.
- Attend pre-bid walkthroughs and meetings as required.
- Thoroughly review and understand the required estimate scope that is identified in plans and specifications. Obtain additional information if needed.
- Identify materials/ equipment/ work to be purchased or subcontracted and contact vendors to obtain quotes.
- Perform quality take-offs.
- Request labor rates and Target Fund as needed.
- Assess project risk factors and recommend labor factors or other cost adjustments.
- Apply overhead and other costs as needed. Recommend review and confirm project mark-up with requesting engineer/PM and Project Operations Manager.
- Prepare proposal and/or bid submittal documents for plan and spec projects and assist with design build documents upon request.
- Attend bid reviews if required.
- Update bid summaries and proposals in real time dollars when requested.
- If project award/commitment is obtained attend the hand-off of project and estimate information to a Project Manager through established procedures.
- Assist Project Managers with takeoffs and estimates for change orders and construction bulletins.
- Support and maintain a safe and Lean working environment.
- Identify plan and implement opportunities for continually improving estimating methods and processes.
- Other duties as assigned by Sr. Estimator or Business Development Manager in Mechanical Contracting Division.
Summary of Skills Knowledge and Abilities
- Strong written and oral communication and coordinating skills
- Excellent customer relations skills
- Previous experience with the estimating system Quote Soft is ideal
- Strong knowledge of and experience in reading and understanding project drawings specifications and bid requirement documents. Drafting or CAD experience desired.
- Minimum two-year technical college degree in mechanical systems or 5 years of related field installation experience.
- Preferably an understanding of mechanical systems utilized in commercial/industrial markets in the same or related markets as current Bassett experience:
- Plumbing
- Refrigeration - industrial systems ammonia systems etc.
- HVAC - ventilation systems boiler systems chilled water systems etc.
- Strong computer skills including capability to efficiently utilize a computerized take-off and estimating program and Microsoft Office Excel Word and Outlook.
- Prior estimation experience desired.
- Physical ability to access job sites including some climbing
Direct Reports
- None
