What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR ESTIMATOR position at Carvart Solutions, Inc?

Job Description

About CARVART

CARVART is the “go-to” creative partner that designers can trust to provide them with curated, turnkey architectural solutions for their projects. We are a dynamic architectural product, custom engineering, and fabrication partner, specializing in interior and exterior architectural glass, metal, stone and wood products with hardware systems. CARVART's strength is solving design challenges through refined aesthetics backed by functionality, ease of installation and purpose. With over 20 years of experience, the brand prides itself on creating innovative solutions, having partnered with some of the best A D firms, glaziers, contractors, and various other collaborators around the world. A national provider with local account managers, installation partners, and contract furniture dealers, CARVART has the capability to conduct business in North America and globally. By combining precise engineering, outstanding design, and exceptional service over a variety of systems and applications, CARVART is a leader in the architectural design industry.

What You Will Do

The primary focus of the Sr. Estimator is on technical translation of products and services needed for primary clients. Clients include specifiers, architects, dealers, independent sales reps, vendors, and other CARVART team members.

Review incoming estimating requests and develop accurate and timely deliverables according to department SOP
Communicate timely and professionally internally and externally according to SOP
Follow SOP for Go / No Go of pursuits
Determine strategy for opportunities : pricing and markup, vendor options, VE options, etc.
Complete appropriate handoff according to SOP, including participation in kick-off meetings
Attend select Product and Project Web Calls with technical discussions for clients and potential clients
Coordinate marketing efforts for opportunities to be used with Estimating deliverables
Coordinate contributing PM and Accounting Team efforts for imminent award on upcoming opportunities
Develop relationships with employees, departments, external customers, vendors, and rep firms
Review deliverables according to department SOP to ensure accuracy and proper product positioning and for coaching / training of staff
Collaborate with the Sales team to qualify leads and ensure the appropriate deliverables and deadlines are established
Standardize and audit data storage SOP’s : folders, emails, files, templates, plans, attachments, etc.
Develop standardized methods for deliverables (budget numbers, pricing and line / option comparison, etc.)
Audit estimated vs actual project costs, P&L’s and make needed amendments to future cost calcs
Continuous Improvement via checks-and-balances, meetings, feedback and team accountability

You...

Are a leader

Have a high aptitude in math and basic geometric concepts

Possess excellent listening, memory, communication and presentation skills

Have a strong attention to detail and ability to see inconsistencies and missing data / info

Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, especially with files and email structure

Exhibit strong time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage many simultaneous projects at various stages and produce deliverables on time

Work well within a team as well as with other individuals, teams and departments

Are proficient in the use of MS Office Platforms (Outlook, Teams, Excel), Blue Beam take-offs, and other basic software platforms; very strong skills in MS Excel required

Can read and interpret architectural / engineering drawings and language

Are able to review and analyze information to determine specific project needs and make product recommendations that improve the likelihood of CARVART products being used

Have a strong understanding of developing proposals, building and modifying cost worksheets and working with parts lists and vendor pricing.

Are creative with alternatives to reduce sell prices and look to alternate products / options during value-engineering exercises in order to remain within client budget requirements

Are able to articulate complex product solutions and deviations, both verbally and written

Have the ability to create and maintain project costing sheets with multiple versions and options, along with all supporting data, quotes and communications

Are dependable

Have management experience (preferred)

Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Engineering, or Architecture, and / or experience equivalent

Why CARVART?

You’ll be a member of a passionate, smart, and analytical team with diverse roles and experiences in an environment open to new ideas and directions.

Benefits include :

Group health plans

Dental and vision Benefits

HSA or FSA (depending on group health plan chosen)

Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Wellness resources

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts on a variety of products and services

Training program for personal and professional development

Commuter benefits

Hybrid work schedule in Manhattan

CARVART is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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