Position Summary 

Lochridge-Priest is a family owned and operated company that has served the Central Texas area for over 60 years. Also, we are the largest provider of residential and commercial heating and air-conditioning services as well as plumbing and electrical services in Central Texas. We have our own sheet metal shop, Advanced Sheet Metal. With offices in Waco, Fort Worth, Temple, and Corsicana and over 400 dedicated employees, we're dedicated to serving your home, business, and industrial comfort needs. We work as a team to deliver the best-in-class service to our customers.

Lochridge-Priest is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sheetmetal Take-Off Estimator to join our Estimation team on large-scale commercial and industrial projects. This role is responsible for performing on screen take-offs and generating reliable, timely, and quality job estimates for our in-house sheet metal company, Advanced Sheet Metal. The ideal candidate will have experience in estimation, a solid understanding of bidding, take-offs and exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Company Benefits

• Medical, Dental Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Company Match
• Continuous Training

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform advanced takeoffs and input utilizing the estimating software.
• Review all bid documents to determine the complete project scope.
• Prepare and present estimate documentation, including gaps in available data.
• Read and interpret plans, proposals, and other documentations to create bids.
• Track and analyze data to reduce gaps between estimates and the actual cost.
• Review completed estimates and proposals for thoroughness, accuracy, value engineering alternatives and compliance with strategic goals.
• Attend job turnover meetings, and ensure preparation of job turnover meeting materials. Attend job closing meetings.
• Be part of an estimating team working on larger projects.
• Review material pricing provided by purchasing and suppliers, and adjust estimating database and procedures accordingly.
• Gather details and maintain current market data necessary to accurately estimate construction, material and soft costs associated with project construction.
• Continuously follow up on all bid projects and accurately forecast future awards/probabilities.

Skills

• Understanding of the construction bid process and on-screen takeoff platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software, Trimble/Quickpen
• Excellent customer service skills with desire to exceed customer expectations.
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail with ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and manuals.
• Ability to work independently in a timely manner, making sure job is done correctly the first time.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience bidding sheet metal
• Work as part of our team to ensure customer satisfaction
• Must be able to pass background & drug test(s) as required by company
• Safety leader and wears appropriate PPE while on any job site
• Observe all company procedures and safety rules
• Neat, professional appearance

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.