What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Chief Construction?
Chief Construction is seeking an Estimator to join the Chief team. This position will process and confirm quote and bid requests in a timely and accurate manner. Price check orders and process man-hours.
Job Responsibilities:
- Processes construction estimates and components in an accurate, timely manner.
- Maintains quote backlog, works at fast pace and help others when possible.
- Understands Chief Buildings product line and how to apply it into project quote.
- Reviews the customer sketches or Architectural plans and questions/clarifies any variances that may occur.
- Creates special pricing for conditions that are not covered by our standard pricing programs.
- Helps the Sales Department with preliminary project layout to lead them towards the most economical and efficient design.
- Must be able to understand schematic and incomplete progress drawings in order to conceptualize a complete project and overall estimate.
- Keeps all pricing quotes and standards current in the ProEst system.
- Conducts all business with professional manner: phone, email, written, and personal.
- Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, Project Managers, customers, architects, sub-contractors, and suppliers.
Education Requirements:
- High School Diploma, or GED, required.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field, or relevant experience, preferred.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Must possess the ability to read architectural plans and specifications
- Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in the estimating field
The Company:
Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.
Heartland Electric is an entity under Chief Construction within the Chief Industries, Inc. family. Heartland Electric has served all of Greater Nebraska including Grand Island, Hastings and Kearney communities since 1988. As a full-service electrical company, Heartland Electric offers expert service for all of your residential, commercial, new construction and industrial electrical needs. Our goal is to provide our customers with the best 24/7 service and support in the industry.
Our Benefits:
This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including
- Paid vacation and PTO policies
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Wellness program
- 401(k) retirement with company match
- Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- And much more.
**Chief Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the basis of equal employment opportunity for all and to providing employees and applicants with a work atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on professional demand, job requirements and qualifications, without regard to color, race, family status, religion or belief, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the settings in which work is being completed. Chief Industries Inc. will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Chief Industries Inc. encourages all to apply for any available jobs. If you need additional assistance with the application process, please call 308-389-7200.**
