Estimator

Working at American Boiler & Mechanical

"I get to work independently. They trust me as a professional.”

“I don’t like routine, and this job brings something new every day.”

“I regularly learn new skills from my co-workers, and I share what I know with the younger techs. It’s an efficient system.”

“I know the owners personally, so if I have an issue, I can go directly to them.”

These are just some of the comments we’ve heard from our team members at American Boiler & Mechanical. We’re a leading Midwest-based mechanical contractor that is locally owned and family-run for nearly 50 years. Our business continues to grow, providing great opportunities for new team members.

And talk about variety. Our current customer businesses include petrol-chemical, manufacturing, food processing, multi-family housing, education and healthcare. That’s job security.

“From churches to distilleries,” as a team member once said. “You can’t get more diversified than that.”

Our work focuses on boilers, process piping, and mechanical systems for facility retrofits, upgrades, and expansions. We exist to keep our customers’ facilities operating efficiently with a minimum of downtime. We make a positive impact on our clients through our quality and timely mechanical work, yet we’re also a family-run business that values our team members and understands the life balance we all need.

We are currently looking to add team members who share our passion to develop deep, long-term client relationships through doing great work. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and grow with a great company, we welcome the opportunity to discuss our opportunities with you.

About this Position

The primary role of the Estimator entails preparing estimates both from blueprints and on a design/build basis and managing smaller projects from start to finish. They will also prepare cost estimates by analyzing proposals, job site conditions, customer specifications, and blueprints. Works with management to plan and analyze assigned projects, establish schedules including project parameters, and execution.

The Position’s Responsibilities

• Complies and enforces strict safety policy and consider safety requirements when estimating projects.
• Maintains current knowledge of the industry through regular contact with customers and distributors.
• Continuously updates management of bidding and project status. Relay appropriate market information to management.
• Examines and reviews contracts and estimates and relays potential hazards to management.
• Ensures compliance with internal processes.
• Accountable for assigned projects’ scope of work, schedule, and budget.
• Responsible for continually promoting full range of services.
• Projects may include general construction systems and technologies outside of American Boiler’s core competency.
• Responsible for timely estimate preparation and distribution and customer satisfactory customer interaction. This position will have a high degree of customer interface.
• Meets with contractors and owners to discuss scope of project and budgets/estimates.
• Reviews and updates project cost estimates for projects. The employee is frequently required to visit job sites and may be required to climb ladders and survey equipment located on the roof or in a mechanical and electrical equipment room.
• Creates and revises project schedules.
• Oversees the following: preparation of material, equipment, subcontractors, and vendor orders.
• Prepares sub-contractor request for quotation’s (RFQ) including scope statements; plans and milestone dates; specs; bonding requirements; and billing schedule of values.
• Receives and qualifies subcontractor proposals.
• Assists with project progress billings, collections support and monitoring.
• Responsible for change order management by recommending solutions, facilitating quotes, and closing orders.
• Maintains customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communicating with customers and assigned staff.
• Establishes professional relationship and communicates with field support staff and customers and their representatives.
• Responsible for the successful transition of warranty to the service process.
• Flexibility to work outside normal work hours/weekends, as required.
• Some travel with occasional overnight stays.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction management with a minimum of 3 years of equivalent work experience or 7 years of experience in the construction industry or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Ability to establish and exploit good, mutually beneficial relationships with customers, key institutions other relevant bodies Must have ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must have good interpersonal skills - honest, self-motivated, and team player.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to professionally communicate in verbal and written formats with business owners, project managers, project leads, suppliers, and other corporate and field personnel.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have a clean driving record.
• Ability to work on multiple company bids simultaneously and delivering in accordance with deadline and production objectives.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.

Participate in American Boiler & Mechanical’s Benefits

We are concerned for you and your family’s stability and well-being, so we offer a suite of benefits to help you grow and progress in your career with AB&M, including:

• You will join a winning team that delivers for our clients, while maintaining a quality work-life balance.
• We provide personalized training to round-out any other deficient areas, including job shadowing with more experienced team members, or more formalized training opportunities. Employees may have the opportunity to join a four-year paid apprenticeship training program (offered in plumbing, pipefitting, sheet metal). This allows team members to grow and advance at their own pace.
• Job advancement opportunities are offered on a merit basis.
• Health and dental insurance are offered for employees and families (company pays 60%).
• Company provided life insurance & short-term disability. Employees have the option to elect long term disability.
• 401(k) eligibility with a 4% company match.
• Rigorous safety training programs are provided, maintaining a safe environment.
• Company vehicle or allowance (with fuel card) are provided for many positions, after a trial period.
• Company-provided mobile phone.
• PTO starts after a trial period. Six paid holidays/year.

Working Environment

• Our employees that take pride in the work that they do and strive to put in their best effort each day.
• The management team empowers employees to have a voice within the company.
• We are a family owned and operated business with leadership that has remained within the same family for years. The same values exist from when the company started as well as current business strategies that bring balance to the working experience.
• We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, politics, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. Our diversity encourages input from all team members as we look to continuously improve ourselves and our service offerings.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person