Be part of a growing employee-owned company that has been around for over 75 years!

Southern Air, Inc. is a company dedicated to the growth of our employees and excellent customer service. We serve clients throughout the Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina region. This opportunity is located in Lynchburg, VA location.

Southern Air, Inc. rewards your commitment with excellent wages, benefits including participation in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), Holiday/PTO, medical, 401(k), and career opportunities. Join our team and enjoy the rewards.

The Sheet Metal Estimator will be responsible for providing complete estimates for bids on commercial and or industrial projects assigned by the Estimating Manager. Projects include Office, College and University Facilities, Healthcare, Laboratories, Data Centers, Central Plants, and Industrial/Manufacturing Plants.

Essential Functions:

• Review all construction documents, including Instructions To Bidders, Bid Forms, and Scope of Work.
• Solicit subcontractor and vendor quotations to ensure coverage of all scopes of work.
• Distribute plans, specifications, and addenda to subcontractors and vendors via the company ftp website or email.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits, occasionally resulting in travel time.
• Work as part of a team to coordinate the scope of work between in-house trades (Plumbing, Electrical) as required.
• Take off all equipment and material for the trade-specific scope of work utilizing the computerized estimating system.
• Enter all material, labor, sub-pricing, vendor pricing, equipment rentals, and other costs into the bid summary.
• Review all take-off and pricing for completeness on all self-performed work.
• Review subcontractor and vendor quotations in detail for full compliance with the plans and specifications.
• Develop rough draft scope of work for proposals.
• Upon project award, assist in procuring subs, equipment, and material.
• Enter estimates into the job cost control program and participate in turnover/transition meetings with the operations team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Required:

• 2+ years' experience in commercial and institutional construction and or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and efficiency in computer/network-based estimating software (Accubid, Autobid, Quote Soft, TSI, Estimation, Fast Pipe, or equivalent preferred)
  
• A solid and thorough understanding of P&ID drawings and flow diagrams
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam software
• Knowledge of means and methods in construction for the Sheet Metal trades, including shop fabrication
• Experience in providing budgets, value management ideas, construction schedules, and manpower projections
• Must be able to meet critical deadlines
• Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Must be able to pass a post-offer pre-employment drug screen and may be required to satisfactorily complete additional background checks as required (i.e. DMV, criminal history)
• Must adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Must be available to work assigned schedules

The work environment and physical demands required would be representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully and may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Work Environment:

• Works in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment
• The position will require visits to construction and industrial work sites

Physical Demands:

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Site visits will require walking through existing buildings, industrial plants, and on construction sites. This will involve stairs and, at times, ladders on multiple floors/levels.

Rewards - Southern Air, Inc. offers a complete package of total rewards that goes beyond a competitive salary:

Health Plan – With company contributions to employee health saving account

Dental Plan

401k with company match

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Vision Plan

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance

Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)

PTO (Paid Time Off) for vacation and other purposes

Employee Assistance Plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Visit our website to learn more about Southern Air, Inc. www.southern-air.com