Estimator

About Us

We are a full-service provider of HVAC construction, service, and maintenance solutions, with expertise in virtually all types of commercial systems. Our team has complete mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) expertise, and we are one of the few contractors in the industry with in-house engineering and design capabilities in all three MEP disciplines.

Job Summary

About Us:  

Dallas Mechanical Group (DMG) is a full-service provider of commercial HVAC construction, service, and maintenance solutions. DMG is a subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc., and is one of the largest, best-respected HVAC contractors in Texas. 

DMG is experienced in the installation and service of all types of commercial HVAC systems, offering complete mechanical capabilities. We are one of the few contractors in the industry that offers complete in-house engineering and design capabilities in all three MEP disciplines. In-house engineering helps provide us with tighter control over project quality, budgets, and schedules.

On thousands of projects in a range of industries, we have had the privilege of working with some of the state’s leading contractors, developers, universities, governmental and military entities, and medical facilities. Our team has completed projects all across Texas, including Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and more.

 

Job Title: Estimator - This is an on-site position.

 

Job Summary: We are looking for a passionate, detail-oriented, entry level Estimator to join our team. This team member must be self-motivated, courteous, a team player, dependable, eager to learn, accurate and thorough. The Estimator is responsible for collecting historical cost date, consulting with clients, vendors, and personnel in various departments to discuss and formulate estimates.  

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.• Review contract and bid documents; review and understand scope for project turnover• Attend walk-throughs, pre-bid and scope clarification meetings• Quantitative take-off and computer entry• Prepare scope letters and proposals• Maintain relationships with customers, General Contractors, vendors and subcontractors• Coordinate efforts with the Engineering Department• May review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, and/or availability of materials• Review quotes obtained from subcontractors for accurate scope of work as per plans and specs.• Ensure documents are centrally saved in the company’s drive within the confidential estimating folder(s)• Assist project managers with takeoffs and pricing changes in work• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Vice President of Preconstruction with recommendation for resolution.• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.• Attend job walks, team meetings, and site visits.

 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have knowledge of the appropriate codes and standards which govern design and operating requirements.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Must be able to handle confidential information.
• Must be organized and able to prioritize tasks.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.

EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent. 

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Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Notice to Prospective Employees

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.