Come work for an awesome company that was voted “One of the Best Places to Work”! Peterson Mechanical is a Sonoma-based mechanical contractor providing a single source for reliable mechanical systems in the San Francisco Bay Area specializing in HVAC, plumbing and refrigeration for a wide variety of market sectors including Healthcare, Technology, Education, Office Space, Hospitality, Winery, High Rise and Low Rise Residential. Peterson Mechanical provides pre-construction, pre-fabrication, custom fabrication, design/build and plan/spec. solutions for the North Bay. Peterson Mechanical offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a great work environment.
Job Summary:
The HVAC Estimator effectively produces quality cost estimates for the HVAC portions of a new commercial or industrial building project as well as change orders for current projects and assists in the compilation of bids and management of costs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reviews proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate, including labor, material, equipment and subcontracted work
- Submits pre-bid RFIs for clarifications
- Prepares discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work and required contents of estimate
- Maintains files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures
- Negotiates pricing
- Coordinates support activities and maintains relationships with all parties involved in project
- Analyzes, compares and interprets detailed information to make sound and accurate judgments
- Participates in turnover meetings
- Other duties as assigned
Non-Essential Job Duties:
- Attends jobsite walkthroughs
- Attends pre-bid meetings
Essential Qualifications:
- HS Diploma
- 3-5 years minimum experience in estimating large scale construction jobs $500,000.00+
- Advanced knowledge of commercial and industrial HVAC systems
- Knowledge of installation process
- Ability to interpret computerized data
- Ability to negotiate favorable pricing
- Computer literacy in office communication programs, Excel and Word
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with vendors, suppliers, subcontractors and clients
- Strong attention to detail
- Working knowledge of Auto Bid Sheet Metal Software
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- BS in Engineering or Construction Management
- Ability to compile a bid in response to an RFP/RFQ/RFI
- Knowledge of design and building code
ADA Specifications:
Position requires sitting for prolonged periods and occasional standing and walking. Manual dexterity required for computer work. There is occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. Office work environment with a moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations will be made available.