BAS Project Estimator – Denver Colorado

We have spent over 50 years building a company that we can be proud of – a company that focuses on working together with our customers to provide solutions to their heating, ventilation, and air conditioning needs.

We are a fast-growing commercial HVAC, building automation, and energy services company. Our culture exemplifies achieving excellence in everything we do. We are collaborative and work towards the best result for our customers. Our culture is based on four ideals: family-owned, focus on our associates, dedication to our customers, and continuous improvement.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Medical
• Dental
• 401K – Matched
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Gym and Fitness Reimbursement
• Taxi Vouchers
• Company Events
• Monthly Car Allowance
• AND MORE!!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Building Automation System Project Estimator analyzes the scope of each project before it is proposed. The Project Estimator will research the intent of the scope, and develop reports on materials and crew requirements. They should accurately estimate costs related to labor, materials, equipment, and other relevant areas. The Estimator is responsible for building and maintaining effective relationships with customers, subcontractors, and partners. Additional necessary skills include budgeting, strategic thinking, negotiating, and time management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to effectively perform each essential duty. Other duties may be assigned as required:

• Prepares work to be estimated. Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying RFP’s, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Reviews plans and specifications to assist Project Sales Reps in determining the scope of work.
• Performs field surveys for the development of project estimates.
• Coordinates with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure accurate and competitive pricing.
• Assists the Project Sales Reps to create estimates and proposals.
• Schedules Project Sales Rep estimates in a timely manner.
• Assists Project Sales Reps with locating competitive pricing for required equipment and materials.
• Collects product documentation for Project Sales Rep to submit with proposal; including material submittals if needed
• Saves appropriate equipment/material information (submittals, quotes, drawings, etc) to the correct job files for future use and reference
• Works with Project Coordinators to transfer all relevant information at Project turnover.
• Maintains contact list of all vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Reviews estimates with Project Sales Rep and Project Manager to ensure timely turnaround on scope, estimate, and approvals for presentation.
• Acts as a resource to the Project Sales team to assist with accelerating the teams’ backlog.
• Communicates professionally with internal and external customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Builds and maintains strong business relationships with subcontractors, select engineers, vendors, and equipment/material providers.
• Participates in required project turnover meetings.
• Presents prepared estimates to the Project Sales Reps by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications.
• Maintains cost database by entering and backing up data.
• Works with Project Sales Reps to create estimates, scope changes, or modifications to estimates.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining estimating software and pricing service to ensure estimates are accurate.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates Degree or equivalent trade school.
• Minimum 10 years field experience in HVAC/mechanical and Building Automation systems.
• Strong knowledge of Building Automation Systems, construction methods, and how the construction industry operates.
• Able to read mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Detailed understanding of control components and labor estimating.
• Prior building automation controls experience working hands-on in installation, service, start-up, commissioning, programming, estimating, design-engineering, and/or project management.
• Knowledge of building controls systems such as Tridium, Siemens, Honeywell, Alerton, Trane, Automated Logic, and Distech (among others).
• Able to use and interact with Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft Projects, Bidtracer, Acrobat PDF Editor, and Bluebeam at a moderate level.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Adequate verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of working confidently as an active team member.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record in compliance with the company’s insurance provider.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:

• Fosters Teamwork: Listens and responds constructively and is open with team members about concerns. Expresses disagreement constructively. Assists when others need it and works toward solutions that all team members can support.
• Manages Performance: Sets specific, measurable goals that are realistic but challenging, with dates for accomplishment. Enlists managers’ support in obtaining the information, resources, and training needed to accomplish planned goals. Seeks performance feedback and takes significant action to develop skills needed for effectiveness in current position.
• Effective Communication: Ensures others involved in a project estimate are kept informed about developments and plans. Uses multiple channels or means to communicate important messages. Keeps the Project Sales Reps informed about progress and/or problems with estimates. Ensures that regular, consistent communication takes place.
• Written Communication: Expresses ideas clearly and concisely in writing. Uses graphics and other aids to clarify complex or technical information. Spells correctly. Uses grammar and punctuation correctly. Uses an appropriate business writing style.
• Diagnostic Information Gathering: Identifies the specific information needed to clarify a situation or decide and obtain more complete and accurate information by checking multiple sources. Asks questions to clarify situations and seek knowledgeable people to obtain information to clarify a problem.
• Analytical Thinking: Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternatives and carefully weighs the priority of things to be done after identifying many possible causes for a problem.
• Forward Thinking: Anticipates possible problems and consequences of situations and plans accordingly.
• Technical Expertise: Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve a range of problems. Is sought out as an expert to provide advice or solutions in a technical area.
• Decisiveness: Is willing to make decisions in difficult or ambiguous situations when time is critical.
• Self Confidence: Is confident in own ability to accomplish goals. Approaches challenging tasks with a “can-do” attitude.
• Stress Management: Remains calm under stress. Controls response when criticized, attacked, or provoked. Manages own behavior to prevent or reduce feelings of stress.