Job Description

Job Summary:

As the Estimating Manager , you will manage the existing estimating team that bids Residential Plumbing, Electric, and HVAC work at L&S Mechanical. In addition, you will be responsible for improving standards, procedures, tools, and methodologies to produce cost estimates for projects based on work scopes, specifications, and proposal or contract requirements. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects from different geographic locations. You must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, be highly organized, and have a keen eye for detail. This position can be remote.

General Responsibilities

• Manage Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Estimating teams
• Assist in the system integration of acquired companies
• Perform accurate cost estimates for residential tri-trade projects
• Assist in the improvement and maintenance of the accuracy of material takeoffs in all three trades
• Regularly meet with Sales, Operations, Production, and Director of Estimating to analyze and update cost prediction methods
• In collaboration with the Director of Estimating, ensure that proposals are accurate and consistent
• Develop project-specific RFI’s and RFP’s

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant estimating experience
• Team leadership, strategic planning, and continuous improvement leadership experience required
• Knowledge of residential plumbing, electric, or HVAC systems and principles
• Project management experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, adept at learning new computer programs
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• FSA with debit card
• 401(k) with $.50 on the $1.00 match up to 6%
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid Vacation
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Annualized reviews for merit increases
• Potential for advancement

About the Company:

Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, L&S Mechanical is a leading tri-trade provider of turnkey plumbing, HVAC, and electrical installation services in the Texas and Coastal Carolinas residential markets. Previously owned by management, L&S was acquired by The Sterling Group, a leading middle market private equity firm, in September 2021. L&S is the largest plumbing installer in Texas and continues to grow its HVAC and electric offerings while also expanding into new geographies through acquisition and growing its nascent home services business.

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