Project Estimator

Dover Food Retail•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

As a Project Estimator you'll be assisting the National level Project Management team with bidding on refrigeration installation and/or associated other trades (if required). This will include but not be limited to refrigeration installation estimation for various supermarkets, industrial, Corner stores, pharmaceuticals, etc. This position also requires assisting in the planning, development, implementation, and tracking of opportunities out for bid. Understand the entire scope of the project for refrigeration’s SOW (Scope of Work) and associated trades. Create a detailed project scope of work (SOW) which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project. Review and interpret refrigeration/EMS set of site-specific plans. Work with Customers, Architects, Engineers, GC’s, Sub-Contractors, internal team to clarify any scope/plan questions from review. Complete Refrigeration/EMS material take off for site specific plans. Complete task specific installation labor hours required for refrigeration/EMS for site specific plans. Estimating the resources (time, money, material, subcontractors, equipment, rental etc.) required to complete the project. Sourcing and evaluating bids from Refrigeration contractors nationwide based on the project/program level SOW. Review the SOW, Cost budget, and PM (Project Manager) schedule with Program Managers/ Construction Manager and all other staff affected by the project; revise as required. Review of Contractor quotations to ensure scope requirements are met, review of exclusion and cost structure is competitive. Then recommended for approval. Develop a cost budget to meet estimated margin for scope/plans. Complete HP project estimation form and proposals for site specific plans. Review weekly customer and GC Websites and Portals for bid opportunities. Submit proposals to Customers or Sales team based on the bid submission requirements. Using Estimation projections in Excel and other internal systems. Tracking outgoing bids for follow up & upcoming opportunities for management team review. Prepare & submit Job Set up forms on award projects to Project Coordination team. Meets or exceed financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing budgets, scheduling expenditures, identifying, and implementing efficiencies, analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. Assist with enhancing client relationships through proactive and positive communication, and by recognizing and delivering on client key issues and expectations. Assist with client relationships and recognize future business opportunities. Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Requirements

3+ years of experience in project estimation, or refrigeration/HVACR technician
BA or BS degree in Mechanical/Construction or other engineering education program desired, but not required
Refrigeration knowledge and background is necessary
Ability to read and interpret construction building and refrigeration plans
Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure that our own behavior and that of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the organization's values
Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
Proficient in reading construction blueprints, specifications, and contract documents
Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities
Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
Positively influence others to achieve results in the organization's best interest
Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization
Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities
Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create, and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results
Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate workable solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem
Must be capable of reading, writing, and speaking the English language effectively
Must be able to communicate information and instructions in writing to members of the organization and third parties, professionally
Must be able to work with large dollar amounts and be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent with the ability to draw and interpret bar graphs and tracking documents
Must understand the necessity for maintaining accurate & current files related to assigned projects, customers, and sales team
Must have good problem resolution skills to make decisions related to customer issues
Follow up and follow through are critical elements in this position
Must be capable of communicating effectively and expeditiously while maintaining professional conduct with all levels of the organization as well as third parties
Employees will have access to confidential information and must be responsible enough to protect such information
Employees must be an experienced user of Microsoft Office software (Outlook (e-mail), Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), capable of learning other personal computer applications (Maxwell)

Nice To Haves

Spanish is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Assist the National level Project Management team with bidding on refrigeration installation and/or associated other trades
Assist in the planning, development, implementation, and tracking of opportunities out for bid
Understand the entire scope of the project for refrigeration’s SOW (Scope of Work) and associated trades
Create a detailed project scope of work (SOW) which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project
Review and interpret refrigeration/EMS set of site-specific plans
Work with Customers, Architects, Engineers, GC’s, Sub-Contractors, internal team to clarify any scope/plan questions from review
Complete Refrigeration/EMS material take off for site specific plans
Complete task specific installation labor hours required for refrigeration/EMS for site specific plans
Estimating the resources (time, money, material, subcontractors, equipment, rental etc.) required to complete the project
Sourcing and evaluating bids from Refrigeration contractors nationwide based on the project/program level SOW
Review the SOW, Cost budget, and PM (Project Manager) schedule with Program Managers/ Construction Manager and all other staff affected by the project; revise as required
Review of Contractor quotations to ensure scope requirements are met, review of exclusion and cost structure is competitive
Develop a cost budget to meet estimated margin for scope/plans
Complete HP project estimation form and proposals for site specific plans
Review weekly customer and GC Websites and Portals for bid opportunities
Submit proposals to Customers or Sales team based on the bid submission requirements
Using Estimation projections in Excel and other internal systems
Tracking outgoing bids for follow up & upcoming opportunities for management team review
Prepare & submit Job Set up forms on award projects to Project Coordination team
Meets or exceed financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing budgets, scheduling expenditures, identifying, and implementing efficiencies, analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
Assist with enhancing client relationships through proactive and positive communication, and by recognizing and delivering on client key issues and expectations
Assist with client relationships and recognize future business opportunities
Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments