Job description

At Haynes Mechanical Systems, we have spent over 54 years building a company that we can be proud of - a company that focuses on working together with our customers to provide solutions to their heating, ventilation and air conditioning needs.

We are a fast growing commercial HVAC, building automation and energy services company. Our culture is one that exemplifies achieving excellence in everything we do. We are collaborative and work towards the best result for our customers. Our culture is based on four ideals: family owned, focus on our associates, dedication to our customers, and continuous improvement.

With locations in Denver, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, and Phoenix we have many opportunities available. Standard work days are M-F, with occasional on-call after hours.

Competitive benefits package:

• Medical
• Dental
• 401K - Matched
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Gym and Fitness Reimbursement
• Taxi Vouchers
• Company Events
• AND MORE!!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Estimator analyzes the scope of each project before it is proposed. The Project Estimator will research the intent of the scope, develop reports on materials and crew requirements. They should accurately estimate costs related to labor, materials, equipment, and other relevant areas. The Estimator is responsible for building and maintaining effective relationships with customers, sub-contractors, and partners. Additional necessary skills include budgeting, strategic thinking, negotiating and time management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to effectively perform each essential duty. Other duties may be assigned as required:

• Prepares work to be estimated. Identifies labor, material and time requirements by studying RFP’s, blueprints, specifications and related documents.
• Review plans and specifications to assist Project Sales Reps determine the scope of work.
• Performs field surveys for the development of project estimates.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure accurate and competitive pricing.
• Schedule Project Sales Rep estimates in a timely manner.
• Assists Project Sales Reps with locating competitive pricing for required equipment and materials.
• Collects product documentation for Project Sales Rep to submit with proposal; including material submittals if needed
• Saves appropriate equipment/material information (submittals, quotes, drawings, etc) to the correct job files for future use and reference
• Works with Project Coordinators to transfer all relevant information at Project turnover.
• Maintain contact list of all vendors, subcontractors and suppliers
• Review estimates with Project Sales Rep and Project Manager to assure timely turn around on scope, estimate and approvals for presentation.
• Acts as a resource to the Project Sales team to assist with accelerating the teams’ backlog.
• Communicates professionally with internal and external customers, vendors and subcontractors.
• Builds and maintains strong business relationships with subcontractors, select engineers, vendors and equipment/material providers.
• Participates in required project turn over meetings.
• Presents prepared estimates to the Project Sales Reps by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications.
• Maintains cost database by entering and backing up data.
• Work with Project Sales Reps to create estimates, scope changes or modifications to estimates.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates Degree or equivalent trade school.
• Minimum 10 years’ field experience in HVAC/mechanical systems.
• Technical knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems, construction methods and how the construction industry operates.
• Able to read mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Detailed understanding of sheet metal and pipe fitting estimating.
• Ability to layout piping, refrigeration or sheet metal systems.
• Has a working understanding of refrigeration, HVAC and mechanical codes.
• Able to use and interact with Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft Projects, Acrobat PDF Editor and Bluebeam at a moderate level.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills.

Adequate verbal and written communication skills.

• Capable of working confidently as an active team member.
• Must possess a valid driver license and maintain a safe driving record in compliance with the company’s insurance provider.
• Assists the Project Sales Reps to create estimates and proposals.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:

• Fosters Teamwork: Listens and responds constructively, is open with team members about concerns. Expresses disagreement constructively. Provide assistance when others need it, works for solutions that all team members can support.
• Manages Performance: Sets specific, measurable goals that are realistic but challenging, with dates for accomplishment. Enlists managers support in obtaining the information, resources and training needed to accomplish planned goals. Seeks performance feedback and takes significant action to develop skills needed for effectiveness in current position.
• Effective Communication: Ensures others involved in a project estimate are kept informed about developments and plans. Uses multiple channels or means to communicate important messages. Keeps the Project Sales Reps informed about progress and/or problems with estimates. Ensures that regular, consistent communication takes place.
• Written Communication: Expresses ideas clearly and concisely in writing. Uses graphics and other aids to clarify complex or technical information. Spells correctly. Uses grammar and punctuation correctly. Uses an appropriate business writing style.
• Diagnostic Information Gathering: Identifies the specific information needed to clarify a situation or decide and obtain more complete and accurate information by checking multiple sources. Asks questions to clarify situations and seek knowledgeable people to obtain information to clarify a problem.
• Analytical Thinking: Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternatives and carefully weighs the priority of things to be done after identifying many possible causes for a problem.
• Forward Thinking: Anticipates possible problems and consequences of situations and plans accordingly.
• Technical Expertise: Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve a range of problems. Is sought out as an expert to provide advice or solutions in a technical area.

Decisiveness: Is willing to make decisions in difficult or ambiguous situations, when time is critical.

• Self Confidence: Is confident in own ability to accomplish goals. Approaches challenging tasks with a “can-do” attitude.
• Stress Management: Remains calm under stress. Controls response when criticized, attacked or provoked. Manages own behavior to prevent or reduce feelings of stress.

This job description gives an overview of the overall essential functions, competencies, skills, and abilities for the Estimator role. Other job duties may be assigned that are not included in the job description.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the associate is exposed to (moderate/minimal) noise levels.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have installing commercial chillers & boilers?

Experience:

• Excel: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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