James Lane , a Fidelity Building Services Group company, provides a full range of state-of-the-art HVAC/Mechanical services throughout the Wichita Falls and North Texas region. Our commercial clients include those in data & telecom facilities, education, financial, government, healthcare, hospitality, and churches. A company focused on customer service and ethical business practices, James Lane Mechanical continues delivering innovative industry technologies and services while staying committed to serving people with the right solutions.
We are currently seeking a highly qualified individual as an Estimator to join our team in Wichita Falls, Texas.
An Estimator requires moderate skills in all aspects of commercial mechanical estimating for projects ranging from $400K - to $5 million - specifically on blueprints and specifications, contacting suppliers for pricing and other documentation to prepare timely accurate labor and cost estimates. Directions to complete the tasks and responsibilities of this position will come from the Special Projects Operations Manager or other members of management as necessary.
Primary Duties Candidate must have the ability to learn and perform all aspects of developing preliminary and /or definitive detailed estimates and proposals for labor, materials, and equipment associated with mechanical construction projects encompassing plumbing, hydronic/weld piping, and sheet metal. Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing for compliance with project specifications and drawings. Attend pre-bid site meetings, verify site conditions, and interface with Owners, Developers, and General Contractors. Electronically maintain records of all working documents and data to back up estimates and proposals. Assist, organize, and prioritize work in conjunction with Business Developers. Collect, review, and seek an understanding of all pertinent documents including property plans, technical drawings, and project specifications. Skills/Qualifications A successful candidate must have the ability to learn to provide a complete commercial mechanical construction estimate and proposal for either plan/spec or design/build projects including plumbing, hydronic piping, and sheet metal work. A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a similar field is preferred. A minimum of 3-5 years of proven successful experience preparing estimates and proposals for commercial mechanical projects utilizing computerized estimation and digital take-off software is preferred. Company Benefits Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Holiday Pay 401(k) Retirement Plan James Lane is an EEO/AA Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
