What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sheet Metal Estimator position at Raymond Search Group?
Estimator – Sheet Metal
Overview
This role involves contributing to construction projects across various sectors, including healthcare, mission-critical facilities, life sciences, office spaces, and hospitality. Estimators work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment to develop accurate, constructible, and timely HVAC estimates. Responsibilities include project specification reviews, material take-offs, and developing trade-specific estimates for HVAC proposals. This role also supports process improvements, interfaces with project teams, and ensures high-quality project outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Perform material and labor take-offs in compliance with project plans, specifications, and code requirements.
- Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, field teams, and sales engineers during bids and throughout construction.
- Identify and address deficiencies or risks in estimates, providing timely solutions.
- Advise project teams on constructability based on industry experience.
- Source and qualify material and subcontractor bids per project documentation.
- Utilize estimating software such as QuoteExpress and FastDUCT to prepare accurate estimates.
- Support continuous improvement in estimating systems, processes, and bid accuracy.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to update productivity metrics and improve design / build workflows.
- Facilitate the use of typical estimating assemblies / modules.
- Update material and labor pricing in estimating systems as needed.
- Attend job review meetings to gather feedback on completed projects.
- Develop skills related to job duties and maintain a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Characteristics
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
