Estimator for Commercial Construction (Woodworking)

Position Overview:

The Estimator reviews bid invites and determines which jobs Fallston Supply will bid. They review all contract documents, specifications, and drawings; and provide quantity take-offs, field labor estimates, and shop labor estimates. Solicits pricing for all materials, buy-outs, and sub-contract labor as required to compile a total bid price. Review with management on all larger projects and follow-up as needed to win the project.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions**):

· Review bid invites to determine which jobs Fallston Supply will bid

· Consider job size, custom work involved, the condition of drawings (are they complete or missing information), residential versus commercial work, company competitiveness, and avoid night work

BID INVITES & QUOTES

· Compile required drawings and specifications

· Review ALL architectural drawings and specification to verify that you have the correct information

· Submit RFIs and follow-up to confirm the answer

· Perform quantity take offs of all items being bid

· Maintain good working relationships with all vendors

· Verify all prospective bidders

· Apply all pricing to cost sheet

· Reach out to every contractor bidding that job

· Review with Shop Manager and Shop personnel to assist in determining shop labor requirements

· Complete and update cost sheets

· Materials, Field Labor, Shop Labor, Misc/Travel/Freight

· Track Fallston Supply’s bid competitiveness

ACTIVE JOB MANAGEMENT

· Provide pricing to contractors as requested and maintain a professional relationship

· Discuss estimates with the VP and consider areas that may face challenges

· Review and process addendums

· Write and submit change orders to the PM and APMs

· Review and revise change orders as needed

· Assist the PM with legitimizing change orders

· Complete and update cost sheets

· Advise VP of award and compile all documents to allow the job to be set up

Supervision Received:

This position works independently and reports to the Vice President

Qualifications & Skills:

REQUIRED:

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· 5 years of experience

· Proficient in reading blueprints

· Drug Free environment, must be able to pass background check

· Detail oriented, interpersonal skills, good communicator, knowledge about contractors and architects, and the ability to think outside the box

· Proficient with Microsoft, Adobe, and Excel

· Knowledge about wood and wood working techniques

· Excellent math skills

· Excellent organizational skills

PREFERRED:

· Associates degree in related field

** To comply with regulations by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the principal duties in job descriptions must be essential to the job. To identify essential functions, focus on the purpose and the result of the duties rather than the manner in which they are performed. The following definition applies: a job function is essential if removal of that function would fundamentally change the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,000 - $65,000