Senior Estimator - Westbrook Service Company : Job Details

About us

Westbrook Service Company has been a trusted name in Central Florida since 1949. We believe that a profoundly different employee experience leads to lifelong customer relationships. Guided by our core values—transparency, listening, appreciation, organization, and equipping—we have cultivated a culture of trust, collaboration, and excellence where people are valued and empowered.

About the Role

The Senior Estimator is responsible for calculating and estimating the expected cost of construction for the mechanical portion (specifically the HVAC, piping and duct side) of a project. The Senior Estimator forecasts how long it will take to complete the project, helping the organization ensure profitable and competitive bids by coming up with all the cost information needed for projects.

Responsibilities:

Planning & Forecasting

• Attends a weekly department/sales meeting.
• Reviews existing estimates and discusses new opportunities (ITBs) considering available capacity; Updates bid board.
• Participates in post-mortem reviews to learn/grow from past project estimates.

Collecting & Soliciting

• Collect and organizes bid docs, project requirements, and specification documents, and gathers additional subcomponents of estimates such as special requirements.
• Sends ITBs to vendors and subcontractors soliciting pricing information and relevant project addendums.
• Organizes subcontractor quotes and keeps project file updated with revisions and addendums.
• Attends pre-bids and walk-throughs to investigate special project requirements.

Quantifying & Assembling

• Performs quantity takeoffs to identify appropriate levels of labor and materials.
• Determines timeframes that will be required to meet the bid date.
• Determines which aspects of a project can utilize commodities vs. requiring customized quotes
• Assembles and organizes all findings and documents into pricing files on the network, Creates spreadsheets to house estimates and schedules.

Reviewing & Submitting

• Reviews jobs thoroughly to be aware of project requirements and areas of particular concern
• Reviews contractual terms and conditions, prepares relevant bid forms and submits bids by deadlines.
• Prepares project turnover packages for Project Managers containing all plans, specs, and pricing information.

Networking & Supporting

• Attends career and industry events to network with customers and vendors.
• Supports Project Managers as questions arise throughout the duration of the project, while also providing change order assistance.
• Conducts post-bid reviews with CM/GC

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or College Degree (Preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of commercial HVAC estimating experience.
• Able to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)
• Experience with digital take-off software (Autobid preferred)
• Strong organizational skills
• Must have a valid driver's license.

More About Westbrook:

• Westbrook Vision - To be a thriving company that makes a lasting impact in Central Florida for generations to come.

• Westbrook Mission - To create an employee experience so profoundly different that it leads to changed lives and customers for life.

We Offer:

• Health Insurance
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K Match – up to 7.5%
• Company-Funded Education Opportunities: Health and Wealth Education; Emotional Intelligence, Leadership and Advancement Training

We are a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our employee selection process includes the following: drug testing, background check, driving record check, pre-employment assessments, and reference interviews with previous employers.