Job Description

Estimator II is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive cost estimates for small to mid-sized projects and supporting the full bidding cycle. This role is a key contributor to pre-construction, collaborating with internal and external clients to ensure successful project opportunities. Estimator II also collaborates with junior estimators, supports maintaining estimating tools and databases, and supports continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead preparation of detailed material, labor, and cost estimates.
• Estimate small to mid-sized projects with minimal supervision from estimating leadership or Project Manager.
• Collaborate on mid-sized to large projects with estimating leadership or Project Manager.
• Provide support to Project Managers for project estimates & budgets.
• Responsible for assisting with change order estimating, compilation and negotiation, including material, equipment buy outs, and project turnover on assigned projects.
• Responsible for the estimating coordination of pre-construction job meetings with department heads and supervisors.
• Review project plans and specifications and site conditions to assess project scope and requirements.
• Participate in site visits, pre-bid meetings, and bid proposals to understand project requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, BIM/Detailing, Fabrication, Purchasing, and Field Operations.
• Work closely with project managers, design teams, and subcontractors to ensure estimates align with project scope and schedule.
• Contributes to special studies, committees, training, etc., to advance company’s technical abilities in estimating and installation procedures.
• Review peer estimates, takeoffs, and collaborate with junior team members.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, estimating standards, and safety regulations.
• Attend training courses related to estimating methods and software utilized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements (Work Experience, Skills, Licenses, etc.):

• Minimum of 3 – 6 years of estimating experience required in the construction industry.
• Ability to work independently and autonomously, yet possess the discretionary judgment to know when it's appropriate to consult with others in the organization.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficient utilizing Bluebeam software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, including building spreadsheets and using formulas effectively.
• Proficient utilization of 3rd party estimating software systems.

Education and Experience (Required)

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Desired

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field.

ACCO Competencies:

• Proactivity/Initiative Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
• Motivation/Dedication Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
• Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
• Insight The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• People Skills Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people’s strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives.
• Communication Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
• Teamwork The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
• Big Picture Understands and contributes to the organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
• Problem-Solver Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in support of personnel, group, department, or organizational objectives.
• Execution Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.
• Professionalism Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with intent for improvement. Can take direction, accept feedback, and take full responsibility for his/her actions. Lead by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.

Job Responsibility Level:

No direct reports

Travel Requirements:

Travel to offices, shops, or job sites may be required 10-20% of the time.

Hours:

This is an exempt position. Workdays are scheduled from Monday through Friday. Typically, work hours begin and end between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm as scheduled with the position's supervisor. Occasional overtime may be necessary for business needs.  

Physical Demands:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Prolonged sitting.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch.

Competitive Wage:

$65,000 to $88,750 annually. Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.

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Why join ACCO? ACCO Engineered Systems is one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country. Since 1934, owners and builders have selected ACCO to design, install, and maintain more than 250,000 mechanical projects. ACCO is dedicated to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance and service of commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, process piping, and building automation systems. Whether your project is a low or high-rise office building, a shopping mall, hospital, semi-conductor fabrication facility or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant…ACCO can design, build, install, and maintain a mechanical system to meet your needs.

Here at ACCO, we are a part of something bigger. Just ask our customers: California Academy of Sciences, L.A. Live, and San Francisco 49ers Stadium. While we have been around for 80+ years, we continue to grow at a dynamic pace. And we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.

What's great about working at ACCO is that we’re a big enough company to be the leader in HVAC mechanical contracting in California and the Southwest U.S., but as a 100% employee-owned ESOP, we’re a private company with a family-oriented feel. Several of our employees have worked at ACCO for twenty-five, thirty, and even over forty years! Together, the employees of ACCO are comprised of intelligent, dedicated, and entrepreneurial team members who put customers first and enjoy what they do.

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