Nac Mechanical & Electrical Services - Saint Paul, MN
posted 6 months ago
About the position
NAC is a growing corporation that is looking for a select few top-notch employees to be part of our team. Our professionals are our most valued asset. Their contributions help us generate, preserve, and protect our reputation, make smart decisions, and ensure quality through operational excellence. We are always looking to expand our team with highly motivated, creative, and ethical professionals. We are looking for an Estimator / Inside Sales support associate that will help the sales team in estimating and kicking off projects with our project team efficiently and effectively. The ideal candidate should have experience in Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)/ Building Management Systems (BMS) and/or HVAC Building Control Systems projects or related HVAC and/or electrical experience. An outline of daily duties will regularly include, but are not limited to the following items: Estimating Duties & Responsibilities: Develops detailed scope based on design-build scope or plans and specifications developed and published for competitive bidding through contracting channels. Creates detailed cost estimates including system sketches, scope definition, exceptions/exclusions, preliminary proposal, and vendor/sub-contractor quotes. Responsible for the take-off and pricing of purchased equipment to ensure accuracy of quantity, size, configuration, voltage, options, etc. Project Estimation: capturing costs such as material and labor. Proposal Writing: effectively and succinctly communicating in report or presentation format the value proposition NAC extends to customers. This includes any procurement steps required to ensure successful delivery of the end product. Contacting Customers: calling, emailing, and visiting all existing and potential contractors, engineers and owners that NAC does business with to be the face of the company. Project Follow Up: calling, emailing, visiting, seeking out all potential bidders for project award information leading up to and including closing the deal. Subcontract Procurement: scoping the job competitively with electrical and other trades. Project Kickoff and Turn Over Meetings: presenting both the technical and intangible features of a project to the operations team. Ensuring that there has been a true passing of the torch right from the beginning of the job.
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed scope based on design-build scope or plans and specifications for competitive bidding.
- Create detailed cost estimates including system sketches, scope definition, exceptions/exclusions, preliminary proposal, and vendor/sub-contractor quotes.
- Responsible for the take-off and pricing of purchased equipment to ensure accuracy of quantity, size, configuration, voltage, options, etc.
- Capture costs such as material and labor for project estimation.
- Effectively communicate the value proposition in report or presentation format to customers.
- Contact existing and potential contractors, engineers, and owners to represent the company.
- Follow up on projects by seeking out potential bidders for project award information.
- Scope the job competitively with electrical and other trades for subcontract procurement.
- Present technical and intangible features of a project to the operations team during kickoff and turnover meetings.
Requirements
- Minimum of high school diploma.
- Two year technical degree in HVAC or Electronics related studies preferred.
- An undergraduate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Construction Management, or other related studies is excellent but not required.
- Experience and expertise in HVAC or electrical systems.
- Understanding of basic computer systems including MS Office Suite of products.
- Clear and concise ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Willingness to develop selling skills through books, seminars, or training classes.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
