HVAC Estimator
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Job Location:
Peculiar, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: HVAC Estimator
Reports To: HVAC Manager
Direct Reports: None
Join Team Kline Where youre not just an employee youre an owner!
When you join Team Kline you become an employee owner sharing in our success as we continue to grow. Since wiring our first home in 2004 weve grown to around 400 team members across five locations: Des Moines Cedar Rapids Waterloo Omaha and Kansas City. Weve expanded our services to include HVAC electrical plumbing and more!
Job Summary:
The HVAC Estimator is responsible for assessing project timelines researching market prices for materials and equipment and communicating with clients to define project scopes. The role also focuses on improving cost-estimating procedures to minimize discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
Key Responsibilities:
Work Environment:
Reports To: HVAC Manager
Direct Reports: None
Join Team Kline Where youre not just an employee youre an owner!
When you join Team Kline you become an employee owner sharing in our success as we continue to grow. Since wiring our first home in 2004 weve grown to around 400 team members across five locations: Des Moines Cedar Rapids Waterloo Omaha and Kansas City. Weve expanded our services to include HVAC electrical plumbing and more!
Job Summary:
The HVAC Estimator is responsible for assessing project timelines researching market prices for materials and equipment and communicating with clients to define project scopes. The role also focuses on improving cost-estimating procedures to minimize discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze blueprints to determine Ventilation/Ductwork design & Equipment sizing according to HVAC codes and regulations
- Identify the quantity type and cost of materials and fixtures needed for projects as well as labor requirements.
- Assess the potential profitability of projects to assist management with bidding decisions.
- Provide actionable solutions to enhance project profitability.
- Complete and submit competitive project bids in line with established guidelines.
- Evaluate labor and material costs to determine the feasibility of in-house construction versus subcontracting.
- Attend pre-bid meetings and oversee pre-con meetings with project managers and field foremen for effective project handoff.
- Assist in managing project change orders as needed.
- Maintain ongoing communication with project managers and conduct post-project reviews for continuous improvement.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with Estimating/Reporting Software preferred i.e. Wright Soft
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret blueprints.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Minimum of two years of relevant experience.
- Ability to sit stand and walk for extended periods; occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
- Good visual acuity for reading documents and blueprints.
- Proficient hand-eye coordination for computer use.
- Ability to hear and participate in meetings.
Work Environment:
- Primarily office-based with standard equipment.
- Occasional site visits for project assessments and inspections.
- Follow safety protocols and wear PPE when necessary.
- Frequent interaction with team members and clients.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Why Team Kline
- Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive medical dental vision life insurance and short-term disability plans. Team Kline covers long term disability 100%.
- Financial Security: 401k with a company match plus our amazing Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)!
- Paid Time Off: Company paid holidays and up to five weeks of paid time off!
- Training & Growth: Accredited on-site apprenticeship partnered with Hawkeye Community College for Electrical and HVAC and ABC of Iowa for plumbing apprenticeships. Career advancement and career development opportunities
- Fun Perks: Company outings opportunities to win cash prizes and a team environment like no other.
- If youre ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values you and your contributions then we cant wait to meet you!
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- HeavyBid
- Math
- Sage
- Pricing
- Cost Control
- Restoration
- Roofing
- Microsoft Excel
- Auto Estimating
About Company
Do you want to work for a company where your efforts are not only appreciated and acknowledged, but also well compensated? Do you like the thought of working with a team where 100% employee ownership means every member of the team is working towards the same goal? Do you want to becom ... View more
