# Sheet Metal Estimator

**Company:** [Gallo Mechanical](null/companies/na8VALyaDE6QkH3eJawpqr.md)
**Location:** Charlotte, United States
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Gallo Mechanical

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## Description

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.

## Requirements

-   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.

## Benefits

At Gallo Mechanical LLC, our foundation is built on the core values of family, service, and exceptional performance. With 80 years as a proud, locally-owned family business, we are dedicated to finding innovative ways to serve and support the community we call home. It all starts with our greatest asset – our people! We invest in your growth through dedicated training programs and back you up with a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive in your career.

-   Training, support, and career progression to help you grow in your career.
-   Company-paid medical insurance
-   Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance
-   Team Incentive Program (TIP): Allows eligible employees to share in company financial success.
-   401(k) plan with a 5% company match
-   Employee wellness resources, PTO benefits, and more!