Gallo Mechanical is looking for a Sheet Metal Estimator to join our high performing Preconstruction team. As a Sheet Metal Estimator, you are responsible for managing all aspects of developing cost estimates for sheet metal and HVAC ductwork scopes, bidding projects, and other pre-construction related services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Reading mechanical drawings, specifications, and requests for proposals to understand the full sheet metal scope of work to bid, including supply, return, exhaust, and specialty duct systems.
• Performing detailed quantity takeoffs of sheet metal ductwork using Trimble Autobid Sheet Metal, FastDUCT, or equivalent estimating software.
• Creating detailed cost estimates and high-level scoping of sheet metal and ductwork projects to produce the estimate summary.
• Monitoring the weekly bid calendar and ensuring timely completion of proposals across multiple concurrent pursuits.
• Reviewing material takeoffs for completeness and accuracy, including duct gauge, sealing class, insulation, and specialty fittings.
• Compiling takeoffs, fabrication costs, labor hours, and equipment summaries into the project estimate.
• Obtaining pricing for specialty sheet metal materials including galvanized steel, stainless steel, aluminum, dampers, louvers, and access doors.
• Soliciting bids from sheet metal subcontractors, fabricators, and vendors.
• Reviewing scope of subcontractor and vendor quotes to ensure alignment with project specifications and SMACNA standards.
• Drafting and finalizing proposals, bid forms, and cost breakouts with clearly documented scope, assumptions, inclusions, and exclusions.
• Assisting in preparing conceptual budgets from preliminary design documents.
• Assisting sales teams with procurement strategies for sheet metal scopes.
• Attending project scope review meetings with clients, mechanical engineers, and GC teams.
• Turning over all estimating information and cost baselines to the project management team on awarded projects.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical project documents including drawings, specifications, and SMACNA standards.
• Proficiency in sheet metal estimating software — Trimble Autobid Sheet Metal, FastDUCT, QuoteSoft, or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu for plan review, takeoff markup, and document management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for cost modeling and estimate summaries.
• Working knowledge of sheet metal gauges, materials, duct fabrication methods, and field installation practices.
• Understanding of SMACNA standards for duct construction, pressure classes, and sealing classifications.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, managing simultaneously occurring bids and deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for coordination with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.