National Accounts Estimator - ABM Industries

Overview

HVAC Mechanical Estimator National Accounts

Plans, coordinates, and directs major estimating functions in support of the Sales and Operations teams within ABM Technical Solutions (ATS). Responsible for supporting the cost estimating process. Lead estimating teams in estimating larger complex jobs depending on team utilization and skillsets.

Essential Functions

· Estimating and developing proposals for new projects.

· Responsible for reviews of estimates and proposals with appropriate leadership teams

· Responsible to review proposals with clients and drive to close.

· Responsible to ensure that estimates are accurate.

· Work with Estimating Manager in maintaining a library of estimates based on style and type of job.

· Update and Maintain Bid Calendar.

· Reviewing and analyzing mechanical and electrical drawings.

· Obtain equipment, subcontractor, and material pricing with an accurate labor estimate for projects.

· Responsible to qualify bid opportunities based on workloads and core capabilities.

· Ensure the Proposal review process is followed prior to release of proposal.

· Manage proposal scope development and bid coordination.

· Attend project site visits and pre-bid meetings, as required.

· Provide estimating support for the sales staff.

· Responsible to attend networking and training events as it relates to sales and estimating.

· Be able to work and thrive in a TEAM environment.

· Required to travel to job sites to perform an onsite evaluation of facility and equipment identified in the Customer’s scope of work and/or to assist internal customers with estimating projects, contracts, or proposals.

 · Perform other duties as assigned.

 · Job duties may be modified at any time. Perform periodic reviews of active projects estimated cost vs. actual cost, scope deficiencies, means and methods of self-performed work, schedule and project specific issues that effected the project estimate

Required Qualifications

Enter required educational requirements and prior work experience requirements to perform this position below:

· 4-year technical degree or equivalent combinations technical and/or related experience.

· Minimum 7-10+ years or more construction estimating experience plus including ability to estimate various types of

projects/contracts.

· Familiarity with a variety of the mechanical and construction concepts and practices.

· Excellent communicative, interpersonal, and supervisory skills required.

· Prior experience with Estimating software a plus.

· Microsoft Office proficiency, specifically Excel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: (The factors described here are representative of those physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The environmental factors described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. Occasional standing and walking is required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily product/technical nature required on occasion. Must be able to work 10% of the time above ground level where the possibility of falling exists (i.e., on ladders, rooftops, bucket trucks, scaffolding) Must be able to work in hazards areas such as Mechanical rooms at least 20% of the time