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HVAC Estimator

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$65,000 - 85,000 yearly

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Job Description - HVAC Estimator


Job Title: HVAC Estimator
Reports To: HVAC Manager

Direct Reports: None

Join Team Kline – Where you’re not just an employee, you’re an owner!
When you join Team Kline you become an employee owner, sharing in our success as we continue to grow. Since wiring our first home in 2004, we’ve grown to around 400 team members across five locations: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Omaha, and Kansas City. We’ve expanded our services to include HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and more!

Job Summary:
The HVAC Estimator is responsible for assessing project timelines, researching market prices for materials and equipment, and communicating with clients to define project scopes. The role also focuses on improving cost-estimating procedures to minimize discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Analyze blueprints to determine wire lengths and appropriate outlet placements according to HVAC codes.
  • Identify the quantity, type, and cost of materials and fixtures needed for projects, as well as labor requirements.
  • Assess the potential profitability of projects to assist management with bidding decisions.
  • Provide actionable solutions to enhance project profitability.
  • Complete and submit competitive project bids in line with established guidelines.
  • Evaluate labor and material costs to determine the feasibility of in-house construction versus subcontracting.
  • Attend pre-bid meetings and oversee pre-con meetings with project managers and field foremen for effective project handoff.
  • Assist in managing project change orders as needed.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with project managers and conduct post-project reviews for continuous improvement.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to interpret blueprints.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Minimum of two years of relevant experience.
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
  • Good visual acuity for reading documents and blueprints.
  • Proficient hand-eye coordination for computer use.
  • Ability to hear and participate in meetings.

Work Environment:
  • Primarily office-based with standard equipment.
  • Occasional site visits for project assessments and inspections.
  • Follow safety protocols and wear PPE when necessary.
  • Frequent interaction with team members and clients.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Why Team Kline?
  • Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans. Team Kline covers long term disability 100%.
  • Financial Security: 401k with a company match, plus our amazing Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)!
  • Paid Time Off: Company paid holidays, and up to five weeks of paid time off!
  • Training & Growth: Accredited on-site apprenticeship partnered with Hawkeye Community College for Electrical and HVAC, and ABC of Iowa for plumbing apprenticeships. Career advancement and career development opportunities
  • Fun Perks: Company outings, opportunities to win cash prizes, and a team environment like no other.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values you and your contributions, then we can’t wait to meet you! 
 
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