Take-Off Estimator

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Polk Mechanical is a specialty mechanical sub-contractor that focuses on Pipefitting, Plumbing, HVAC, Sheet Metal, and Ductwork bringing to life all the projects we work on across Commercial & Industrial sectors.

Polk Nation is the collective of our people, customers, and community all geared to DOMINATE, ELEVATE, and WIN in all that we do.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Conducts quantity takeoffs and reviews project plans / specifications to gain a complete understanding of the project's scope.
• Generates takeoff reports for estimators and verifies their accuracy.
• Monitors all addenda, scope changes and breakouts to ensure they are processed and incorporated into the estimate in a timely manner.
• Communicates with internal customers concerning issues with project specifications, project scope, reports, value engineering possibilities, timelines or other items pertaining to a bid.
• Verifies the specifications summary and enters specifications summary data into takeoff software.
• Identifies any missing pricing of labor, scope, and material.
• Communicates with vendors and suppliers regarding missing pricing required to complete bids.

Minimum Requirements

• High School or GED is required.
• Must understand commercial building and trade-specific codes and regulatory requirements.
• Plumbing / Sheetmetal experience, 5 to 10 years.
• Must be able to interpret blueprints, schematics, isometrics, and specifications.
• Must be proficient at Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and time management skills.

Environment

• Multi-location : Jobsite and office-based business model with a large, distributed workforce
• Pace : constant changing targets and quick turnaround is essential due to shifting priorities, changing client needs, and project specifications
• Demographic diversity : workforce enjoys a wide range of diversification associated with ethnicity, culture, position qualifications, socio-economic background, geographical differences, white & blue collar, etc.

Success Factors

Provide guidance & alternative solutions : Ideal candidate can handle the wear and tear of a fast-paced environment and will wear multiple hats at once while remaining successful.

Must be able to think creatively, and change direction as needed to meet sales needs. 2. Key functional experience needs to include the basics : understanding of mechanical and plumbing systems while supporting a service sales team in the development and delivery of estimates and proposals.

3. Time management is key : Organizational and time management skills to enable proper prioritization of workflow is key.

4. Strong customer service skills & team dynamic : You will be a part of a fast-growing dynamic group of people and must have a positive customer-focused attitude.

This role will interface with outside customers and support our sales team.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.