JOB DESCRIPTION:
A well-established local Mechanical Company is looking to fill a Change Order Estimator position.
Excellent benefits, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional development. A dynamic, fast-paced culture that thrives on creativity, passion and dedication to exceeding expectations!
- Competitive Pay
- Professional Growth
- Joining a great company culture
Primary responsibilities for Change Order Estimator include:
- Supporting current projects by analyzing and pricing changes in project scope, schedule and logistics.
- Analyzing each project before it starts and accurately estimating costs related to labor, materials, equipment and other relevant areas.
- Reviewing and comprehending technical and administrative documents such as Change Orders, Requests (COs) for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs).
- Determining lists of material takeoffs to define quantities of work materials for mechanical piping, ductwork and plumbing scopes.
- Determining work crews and production rates for performance of required tasks.
- Breaking down the scope of work into definable tasks.
- Assisting in the development of bids, scope documents and proposals.
- Developing pricing changes to existing projects.
- Updating current pricing and labor in the estimating software on a regular basis.
Developing and maintaining relationships with subcontractors and suppliers. These relationships should have a level of trust and respect from subcontractors and vendors to ensure best numbers on bid day
- -therefore maintaining relationships with subcontractors and suppliers is crucial.
Primary qualifications for Change Order Estimator include:
- 2+ years of proven working experience in Construction Estimating or a related field is required.
- Prior knowledge of Quote soft is preferred
- Strong knowledge of computerized takeoff programs including Quote Express as well as being capable of manual entry, digitizer and on-screen takeoff methods.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, piping and plumbing systems, building products, construction details/design and relevant rules, regulations, and industry/quality standards.
- The ability to develop thorough and accurate estimates and scopes of work/proposal documents.
- The ability to “fill in the gaps” in the bidding documents to ensure a complete estimate is produced.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- The ability to use and interact with word processors at a moderate level (cut & paste, templates, document creation).
- The ability to interact with spreadsheets such as Excel at a moderate level (input, data manipulation, basic programming).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of construction accounting and experience reading construction drawings and specifications.
- Being a self-motivated team member with excellent time management skills.
- The ability to work within an environment with deadlines while having to multi-task with changing priorities.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Experience based salary
- Discretionary Annual Bonus'
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401k with Discretionary Company Contributions
- Paid Time Off (Vacation; Sick Time)
- Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Gym Reimbursements
If interested in this position, please email taesha.taylor@gogpac.com with a copy of your confidential resume. If you are interested in something other than this position, please feel free to reach out to me. We work nationwide and have many ideal positions throughout the industry open as well. You can reach me directly at 605-679-9253.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
