Are you ready to move your career forward, and start the BEST job of your life? Haskell is committed to providing you with the resources to help you grow and discover your potential. We promote an environment that encourages innovative ideas and allows you to develop the best “how” to get the job done.

At Haskell, we Create Things That Matter and have prioritized our team members' experiences. One of our company pillars is to “Provide Team Members the BEST Job of Their Lives” and we manifest that in a variety of ways. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) creates stock ownership for our full-time team members. As an employee-owned company with an ownership culture, we work together for the benefit of our clients and each other.

In this role, you will be responsible for estimating the HVAC, Plumbing & Fire Protection scopes of work for various market segments, at different stages of design of Design Build & CMAR preconstruction projects.   You will participate in preconstruction meetings while working closely with Preconstruction Team and Designers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Pre-Estimate
• Participate in design review meetings.
• Participate in the Estimate Plan meeting.
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Ability to determine the level of resources required to estimate your assigned scope(s) of work.
• Estimate Development
• Estimate HVAC, Plumbing & Fire Protection scopes of work at various stages of design.
• Develop HVAC, Plumbing & Fire Protection scope general requirements.
• Work with the master estimate format for the project, including but not limited to, work breakdown structures (WBS), forecasted wage rates, etc.
• Review the construction project schedule.
• Develop detailed scope of work clarifications.
• Participate in pre-bid site visits as required.
• Participate in estimate reviews.
• Contribute to Design & Value Engineering Options on a basis of cost, schedule, and constructability. Provide recommendation on best solution.
• Ability to identify risk issues and their order of magnitude.
• Develop project specific RFI’s.
• Subcontractor Management
• Assist in preparation and review final bid packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation.
• Build and maintain subcontractor relationships.
• Develop overarching subcontractor search and communication strategy.   Ensure that at least three (3) quotes are received per bid package, unless otherwise agreed to by the Pricing Lead.
• Verifies that only qualified subcontractors are considered in final subcontractor selection.
• Meet with local subcontractors as needed.
• Identify subcontractors who have a competitive advantage and develop key relationships to employ those advantages.
• Work with the Business Diversity Coordinator when proposing on federal or public sector agency projects.
• Maintain strong, supportive relationships with our internal and external clients by providing outstanding customer service.
• Participate in design scope reviews throughout the preconstruction progression.
• Post Estimate
• Participate with the development of the project budget development.
• Participate in scope review meetings, if applicable.
• Assists in subcontractor selection.
• Participate in lessons learned meeting at project close.
• May assist the Project Management team with change orders.
• Follow projects during construction by site visits and various meetings to track cost accuracy.
• Database Management
• Assist with maintaining historical cost data. Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, price lists, etc.
• Assist with the maintenance of the preferred subcontractor database.
• Assist with the maintenance of the bid forms and bid packages database.
• Training
• Train Preconstruction Team Members and other personnel as needed.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of training program.
• Travel
• Meet with local subcontractors, attends bid walks, project site visits and attends conferences as necessary.
• Approximate travel time required, 10-25%
• Miscellaneous
• Must possess strong communication skills.
• Proven experience with Design-Build and CMAR project delivery methods
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or accredited construction related curriculum preferred or 15 years of related experience in the construction industry.
• Minimum of 5 years of estimating experience.
• Experience in various market segments, Federal preferred.
• Experience in estimating, scheduling, budget/cost control, construction, external & internal client relationships, strong subcontractor & vendor relationships/knowledge, computer skills, interpersonal skills.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, License, Certifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of HVAC, Plumbing & Fire Protection estimating experience.
• Ability to participate in a variety of Design-Build and/or CMAR preconstruction projects.
• Knowledge of estimating software (preference for Beck Destini Estimator, Accubid, Bluebeam, etc.).
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand owner/engineer requirements with ability to work with conceptual information.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of industry standard bid practice.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal clients, external clients, and subcontractors.

Haskell offers a very robust and comprehensive benefits package! Some of our offerings are:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Company provided hospital indemnity, accident and critical care plans
• Retirement savings plan (401k) with company discretionary matching contributions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and nine company holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career
• Flexible work hours and remote work options
• Employee assistance programs for physical and mental well-being
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization
• AND many more!

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.

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