Estimator

Reports to: Sales Manager

Schedule: Monday through Friday

7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Duties and Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing cost estimates for construction as required by client’s documents.

• Review documents including take-offs and understand scope of work to bid

• Obtain pricing for materials

• Prepare quote for customer based upon take-offs and current pricing models

• Inform immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items or project requirements

• Develop and maintain resource information on products, vendors, etc.

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 1 to 12 months of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Mechanical knowledge and product knowledge

• Ability to read blue prints, take-offs and construction specifications

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage; draw and interpret graphs

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Become familiar with all product lines and customer base

• Respond promptly and professionally to customer needs and maintain confidentiality

• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Write simple correspondence.

• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees

• Possess knowledge of common computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCad, email and use of the Internet

Estimator/Project Manager Expectations

• Prioritize and plan work activities, manage competing demands and use time efficiently

• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; monitor own work to ensure quality; apply common sense understanding to handle problems involving a few variables in standardized situations

• Adapt to changes in the work environment; manage frequent changes, delays or unexpected events

• Establish dependability; consistently at work and on time; follow instructions; respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance