DDC Estimator – Building Automation

RESPONSIBILITY:

To provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers by closely interacting with the Project Managers, Sales Staff, subcontractors and material suppliers to ensure timely completion of a detailed cost estimate.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Responsible for creating cost estimates consisting of materials, subcontractors, purchased equipment, labor and other construction-related activities to determine price of project.
• Qualifies the level of estimate required with the PM, salesperson according to CBC, Inc. guidelines.
• Creates detailed cost estimate based on detailed scope.
• Responsible for identifying possible cost saving opportunities and/or risk items that will occur on various projects.
• Works with Project Manager to develop of the scope of work for subcontractors.
• Optimizes job costs by negotiating prices with vendors/subcontractors through quotations for materials/services.
• Documents work by maintaining files for each job.
• Uses DDC component capability knowledge to determine requisite bill of materials for DDC system.
• Creates detailed cost estimates including HVAC and DDC system sketches, scope definition, exceptions/exclusions, and vendor/subcontractor quotes.
• Generates and distributes proposals as directed by GM.
• Maintains competitive advantage by staying current with company estimating tools.
• Maintains competitive advantage by staying current with company estimating tools.
• Flexibility to work overtime/weekends, as required.
• Sizes and selects equipment based upon the desired solution.
• Conducts site visits with or without the PM/GM to determine field conditions.
• Participates in team-oriented development of larger DDC/HVAC projects.
• Self investment of time to become LEED certified.
• Willing to work a straight-line Retrofit/DDC estimator concurrently with project development duties.  Work may by 75% estimating/25% Project Developing at times.
• Work on multiple projects concurrently, meeting required deadlines for all.
• Keep timely and current Weekly updates of Estimate Log (Follow Up Book) and weekly reporting to sales team.
• Willing to estimate or develop projects of all sizes $10K to $10M.
• Establishes and maintains weekly work schedule acceptable to Team Leader.
• Open to having your work checked as well as helping to check the work of others.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree or equivalent from two-year College or Technical School with a certificate in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning and three years HVAC and BAS experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have knowledge of various HVAC products, systems, electronics, DDC Controls design and installation, and pneumatic controls.
• Working knowledge of office equipment and Microsoft Office products.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret blueprints, sketches, specifications, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write report, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Be able to follow directions and work well with others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Mobility within the office and on jobsite.
• Able to lift and carry 25 pounds.
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Able to prove U.S. Employment eligibility.
• Valid Drivers license and excellent driving record required.
• Ability to communicate with other both written and orally.

BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Possible Vehicle Provided
• Gas card
• Vacation Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Overtime Available