Description:

Bassett Mechanical is a 3rd generation family-owned company that provides custom-built industrial refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, metal fabricating and preventative maintenance service solutions to customers throughout the United States and the world. It is not only a great place to grow and thrive in your career. It is a place to truly belong. As a member of the Bassett Mechanical Team, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package and many professional growth opportunities. From the moment you're hired, to the day you retire, you're a part of our Bassett Mechanical Team.

Position Purpose
Develop cost estimates for both design/build and plan and spec Refrigeration projects. Apply industry knowledge, experience, and estimating processes to accurately match anticipated cost to project scope. 

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

• Receive requests for internal estimates via assignment from Sr. Estimator. If a request for an estimate is received via direct invite from customer, general contractor, bid notification or plan services, gather basic quote/scope information as needed and forward to Business Development for decision to proceed or decline. 
• Prepare project estimate:
  • Obtain plan and specifications from Bassett design engineer, BD, PM or customer.
  • Gather field data and/or meet with customer, when requested.
  • Attend pre-bid walkthroughs and meetings, as required.
  • Thoroughly review and understand the required estimate scope that is identified in plans and specifications. Obtain additional information, if needed. 
  • Identify materials/ equipment/ work to be purchased or subcontracted and contact vendors to obtain quotes.
  • Perform quality take-offs.
  • Request labor rates and Target Fund as needed.
  • Assess project risk factors and recommend labor factors or other cost adjustments.
  • Apply overhead and other costs, as needed. Recommend, review, and confirm project mark-up with requesting engineer/PM and Project Operations Manager.
• Prepare proposal and/or bid submittal documents for plan and spec projects and assist with design build documents upon request.
• Attend bid reviews, if required.
• Update bid summaries and proposals in real time dollars when requested.
• If project award/commitment is obtained, attend the hand-off of project and estimate information to a Project Manager through established procedures.
• Assist Project Managers with takeoffs and estimates for change orders and construction bulletins.
• Support and maintain a safe and Lean working environment.
• Identify, plan, and implement opportunities for continually improving estimating methods and processes.
• Other duties as assigned by Sr. Estimator or Business Development Manager in Mechanical Contracting Division.
   

Summary of Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication and coordinating skills
• Excellent customer relations skills
• Previous experience with the estimating system Quote Soft is ideal
• Strong knowledge of and experience in reading and understanding project drawings, specifications and bid requirement documents.  Drafting or CAD experience desired. 
• Minimum two-year technical college degree in mechanical systems or 5 years of related field installation experience.
• An understanding of mechanical systems utilized in commercial/industrial markets, preferably in the same or related markets as current Bassett experience: 
  • Plumbing
  • Refrigeration - industrial systems, ammonia systems, etc.
  • HVAC - ventilation systems, boiler systems, chilled water systems, etc.
• Strong computer skills including capability to efficiently utilize a computerized take-off and estimating program and Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Prior estimation experience desired.
• Physical ability to access job sites, including some climbing

Direct Reports

• None

Benefits:

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