Estimator jobs in Grand Prairie, TX

Primary Duty 

The Estimator is responsible reviewing plans & specifications, creating estimates, reviewing technical product details, and working with Outside Sales and Senior Inside Sales

Essential Responsibilities & Duties:

Excellent math, critical thinking, and analytical skills 

Knowledge of construction processes, schedule, plans & specifications 

Basic understanding of HVAC mechanical equipment and concepts desirable 

High degree of accuracy and attention to detail 

Ability to work in a fast‐paced environment with multiple bid deadlines. 

Ability to work independently, be self‐starting with minimal supervision 

General knowledge of office equipment usage, computers including Microsoft Office applications 

Willingness to learn new programs/processes/technical product information 

Professional customer service demeanor 

Review plans & specifications; creates quotes, orders products 

Daily data entry of customer and product information 

Provide product and pricing information to customers 

Daily communication with internal team members and vendors; limited outside customer communication 

Utilize computer‐based pricing & selection tools 

Assist Outside‐Sales Engineers with equipment product selections and consider value engineering options 

Perform various related administrative functions related to project management. 

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED at minimum

Minimum 1-year Industrial or technical training beyond High School Diploma/GED at minimum

Can be a combination of education, training, and relevant experience

Travel

1%- Occasional out‐of‐town/overnight travel for training

Working Conditions: 

Occasional lifting, bending, ability to lift 25 pounds. 

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

Occasional moving about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

May require constant operation of a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, and computer printer

May require constant moving of hands/fingers

Noise Level is low to Medium 

Benefits

We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package include 401K, dental insurance, medical insurance, prescription drug coverage; a vision-care plan, paid company holidays and paid vacations.