Controls Estimator
- Tampa, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for assigned estimates.
- Prices change orders submitted by project managers as needed.
- Prepare detailed take-offs and quantity surveys for all materials, equipment, and labor required for projects.
- Provide timely and accurate responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) and bid invitations.
- Present estimates and proposals to customers in a clear and professional manner.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of historical cost data for use in future estimating projects.
- Review vendor equipment submittals and specifications to minimize discrepancies and ensure alignment with project scope.
- Coordinate with Sr. Controls Estimator on final proposals.
- Assist with customer meetings as required.
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as sales, operations, and finance, to ensure alignment of estimating activities with overall business objectives.
- Qualify and prospect controls opportunities and their associated plans and specifications.
- Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices related to controls estimating.
- Promote and participate in education and training opportunities that allow the company and its employees to meet stated goals, objectives, and business plans.
- Engage in meaningful involvement with trade/business associations focused on improving the company’s mission or business plan, which may occur outside of regular working hours.
- Utilize Bidtracer, Dynamics, Bluebeam, and any other company software.
- Create and maintain any opportunities in the CRM as directed by the Sr. Controls Estimator.
- Evaluate alternative solutions and value engineering opportunities to optimize cost-effectiveness.
- Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement and efficiency enhancement within the estimating function.
- Conduct thorough site visits and assessments to gather necessary information for accurate estimating as needed.
- A minimum of 5 years’ trade experience or degreed equivalent.
- In-depth knowledge of HVAC&R control systems and related supporting utilities.
- Estimating Skills
- Strong math skills
- Ability to read and understand plans & specifications.
- Knowledge of local and industry codes that regulate the HVAC&R industry.
- Good Verbal and written communications skills.
- Effective negotiator.
- Computer Skills Excel
- Microsoft Projects
- Trade specific skills – Low-Voltage, Mechanical & HVAC, Building Automation, Electrical
- Attitude of Safety First
- Work Ethic of loyalty, integrity, pride, perseverance, accountability, respect and teamwork
- Strong detail orientation
- Strong ambition and highly motivated to succeed
- Desire to continuously improve
- Represents company in a positive and professional manner
- Maintains positive attitude and morale
- Thinks strategically and considers long-term implications of one’s actions
- Constantly analyzes for ways to improve individual and/or company performance.
- Each employee has a responsibility for their own safety, the safety of their co-workers, and the community in which they are operating.
- In the performance of duties and responsibilities, you are expected to observe all safety, health, and loss prevention rules, practices, and procedures, as well as specific instructions related to the safe and efficient performance of your work.
- An effective and viable safety, health, and loss prevention program will be attained only when all employees are safety conscious and keenly aware, both mentally and physically, of the potential hazards of your environment.