Senior Estimator at ACCO Engineered Systems in Commerce, California

Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Estimator to join our Commerce Office!

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. To read more about us, check out our ABOUT US section with current news and events.

Under the direction of the Sr. Estimator Manager, this position will be primarily responsible for providing accurate plumbing quotes, training support, assist the senior estimator in maintaining estimating databases and creating new estimating methods.

WHAT DOES THIS ROLE INVOLVE?

• Act as an Estimating Lead of all market types of plumbing pursuits (mainly largescale pursuits-Design/Build, Design Assist, GMP, P&S, Budgets, etc.).


• Act as a mentor by training and supporting other Estimating Assistants & Estimators in the department.


• Detail reports before & after bid time.


• Provide support to Project Managers for projects estimated & budgeted


• Follow up on bids before, and after bid time.


• Collaboration with HVAC/PLBG project managers for combo opportunities and pursuits


• Assist with the management of designated Plumbing/Piping from initial turn-over to closeout


• Assist with the project Cost budgets and Schedule of Values


• Assist in the project construction task schedules


• Participate in Estimating, Bid conferences, and job walks


• Assist with Change Order estimating, compilation, and negotiation


• Assist in the material and equipment buy-outs on assigned projects.


• Assist in the Utilization and Collaboration with support operations (Engineering, BIM/Detailing, Fab, Warehouse, Purchasing, Field operations.


• Estimating coordination of pre-construction job meetings with department heads and supervisors.


• Contributes to and participates in special studies, committees, etc., to advance ACCO's technical abilities in engineering, planning and estimating, installation procedures, etc.


• Attend training courses related to estimating methods and software.


• Review peer takeoff and estimate recaps for quality control.


• Ability to prepare Design-Build estimates and conceptual budgets.


• Strong estimating software knowledge.


• Coordinate bid schedule with team members and estimating assistant


• Assist in maintaining estimating software database and material pricing.


• Assist in creating new estimating tools, assemblies, processes, and spreadsheets to streamline estimating methods.


• Participate in special marketing events.


• Other duties as assigned by upper management

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN A CANDIDATE?

• 5+ years of experience in the successful management of plumbing estimating, plumbing conceptual design drawings, and management of Plumbing Bidding.


• Ability to operate independently and autonomously, and yet possess the discretionary judgment to know when it's appropriate to consult with others in the organization


• Proficient utilization of management/accounting software


• Demonstrate a corresponding high sense of integrity


• Strong interpersonal and project management abilities, employing strong organizational skills to respond successfully to a high volume of issues


• Degree and/or field and office experience in Construction Estimating or Engineering, or equivalent experience required.


• A proficient-plus level user of MS Excel and MS Word
  
  
  
  • Ability to create spreadsheets & use formulas
  
  
  
  

Additional Skills/Abilities Preferred, but Not Required:

• BA level educational degree in Construction


• Plumbing field and office training 5+ years

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

• The employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.


• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to walk and sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for purposes of assisting with project job walks and site inspections).


• The employee is occasionally required to reach above shoulder height to access storage cabinets and shelves.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

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  Collaborative Company Culture - We have a diverse environment of skilled professionals - field construction workers, engineering, project managers, service technicians, and supporting staff - who collaborate together and make ACCO Engineered Systems an engaging place to work.


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  Competitive Benefits - including medical plans, dental, vision, 401k & company match, supplemental insurance.


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  ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Program. An exciting benefit from us to you, free of cost to all eligible employees.
  


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  Paid time off - including Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, and Personal Time


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  Professional Development Programs - Educational reimbursements, Professional memberships, training programs, and career growth opportunities.

ACCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AA M/F/V/D.

We proudly hire U.S. Military Veterans, and those qualified are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law. | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

ACCO will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.

At this time, ACCO is unable to provide visa sponsorship