Project Estimator - Star Service of Houston

Star Service, A Fidelity company, is the leading HVAC service provider throughout the entire Gulf Coast, from Texas to Florida. We are committed to providing excellent service, maintenance, and design-build replacements of air conditioning systems in commercial and industrial facilities.

We are looking for an all-star Project Estimator to join our Houston, TX team!

Our ideal candidate will be highly skilled in estimating commercial, industrial, and municipal projects.

As a Project Estimator at Star Service, your primary responsibilities will be:

• Performing all aspects of developing preliminary and/or definitive detailed estimates and proposals for labor, materials and equipment associated with mechanical construction projects encompassing HVAC sheet metal.
• Obtaining and evaluating vendor and subcontractor pricing for compliance with project specifications and drawings.
• Attending pre-bid meetings, verify site conditions and interface with Owners, Developers and General Contractors.
• Managing the bid preparation and formal written proposal process in its entirety.
• Electronically maintaining records of all working documents and data to back up estimates and proposals.
• Assisting, organizing and prioritizing work in conjunction with sales engineers.
• Performing jobsite walks as needed by other team members.
• Establishing an active backlog of quotes to assure the booking goal is met.
• Communicating with internal & external customers professionally and effectively.
• Building and maintaining rapport and positive working relations with field, office and management.
• Ordering mechanical equipment & materials as required.

As a Project Estimator at Star Service, you should have the following qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• 3-5 years of preparing estimates and proposals for commercial, industrial, and municipal mechanical projects using computerized estimation and digital takeoff software.
• Must have the ability to provide a complete commercial mechanical construction estimate and proposal for either plan/spec or design/build projects including plumbing, HVAC and sheet metal work.
• Must be knowledgeable with reading and interpreting blueprints, and specifications, and contacting suppliers for pricing and other documentation in order to prepare timely and accurate labor and cost estimates.
• Ability to survey mechanical systems, and interpret drawings, equipment, and job conditions.
• Ability to obtain quotes from vendors on materials, equipment, and lead times.
• Ability to understand/coordinate mechanical construction with other building trades.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with an emphasis on multitasking.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational time management skills.
• Computer literate with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook with good communication and writing abilities.

As a Valued Member of Our Team, You Would Receive:

• Competitive compensation
• PTO & Company Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match

Ready to join our team?

Apply NOW!

Star Service is a recognized leader in the preventive maintenance field, engineering design, and installation of HVAC and control systems in industrial and commercial facilities. We partner with facility managers, industrial operations managers, school administrators and business owners to proactively reduce repair costs through a very disciplined maintenance program. Founded in 1952, the company has steadily improved and expanded its services and capabilities. With over 70 years of steady growth, Star Service has many locations throughout the Gulf Coast Region, with hundreds of technicians serving clients in some of the hottest, most humid locations in the U.S.