HVAC Estimator - PMC Global, Inc

• Reads & accurately interprets scale drawings, construction specifications, textual scope of work descriptions for the mechanical disciplines as well as architectural & structural as affecting the mechanical scopes of work.
• Performs quantity survey of materials shown or reasonably inferred on the construction documents & specifications.
• Applies items of quantity survey to established labor metrics and adjusts for anticipated field conditions derived from the interpretation of project documentation and / or pre-estimating surveys (performed by others).
• Identifies requirements for subcontractors and/or vendors on the project and solicits those parties’ participation.
• Coordinates with vendors & subcontractors to ensure their scope of work proposals are accurate to the project requirements and consistent among multiple offerors of the same goods & services.
• Gathers and assembles all data for the cost estimate using established processes & procedures ensuring an accurate valuation of expected costs. Including but not limited to: Materials, labor, equipment rental, vendor provided items and subcontractor proposals.
• Clearly communicate items of work identified and included in the cost estimate to the Sales team and executive management as required.
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned by management.

• High School diploma or equivalent. Degree in engineering or construction management a plus.
• Journeyman level mechanical construction experience preferred.
• Four to six (4-6) years of experience as Construction Estimator, Construction Coordinator or Project Manager or in a related area.

• Extensive knowledge of Refrigeration, HVAC & EMCS systems and installation.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrated superior judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Able to effectively manage multiple and competing priorities and projects under tight timeframes.
• Strong working knowledge of use of the Microsoft suite of applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Excellent organization skills.
• Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions.
• Ability to understand opposing points of view on highly complex issues and to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints
• Ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Ability to make decisions that have significant impact on the department’s credibility, operations, and services
• Ability to organize and prioritize work schedule on a short and long-term basis.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Exceptional specialty trade experience in one of the three basic fields of mechanical construction focus- Refrigeration, HVAC or EMCS (Energy Management /Controls Systems).
• Skill in using automated, on-screen takeoff / estimating software (ie-PlanSwift, Quickpen, QuoteSoft, STACK)
• High level skill in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with basic mechanical system design practices.
• Understands the need for integrity and demonstrates awareness of ethical implications in all situations.

PMC Global, Inc. is a privately-held management company and resource partner with corporate offices in three states and more than 20 subsidiaries in 10 U.S. states and 17 countries. From its roots in the early stages of the plastics polymer modification industry a half century ago, PMC has branched out through start-ups and strategic acquisitions to dominate select markets in plastics/chemicals, manufacturing, food service, packaging and finance. PMC and its subsidiaries employ more than 3,500 worldwide.