What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Furbish?
Furbish is a leading provider of Furnish, Install, and Maintenance services for living roofs, living walls, and other ecological building systems. Our Sales and Estimating team play a pivotal role in transforming leads into successful contracts, primarily focused on fixed-price agreements. This process commences with lead identification and culminates in contract awards, subsequently handed over to our Project Management team. Our Sales & Estimating department excels in creating an exceptional customer experience by showcasing their expertise and delivering a personalized and responsive approach.
The Estimator plays a crucial role in our Sales and Estimating function. They are responsible for maintaining prospect files, identifying leads, reviewing plans and specifications, generating take-offs, and assisting with proposal preparation. This role is essential in facilitating a seamless process from lead identification to contract closure, maximizing the efficiency of our Sales and Estimating personnel.
Essential Functions and Duties
- Maintain prospect files and documentation in an organized manner.
- Identify leads and enter lead information into our sales tracking/estimating software.
- Review plans and specifications, highlighting key details for estimating.
- Assist in the lead qualification process as requested by Manager of Estimating.
- Generate take-offs using software tools as requested.
- Maintain technical data, project references, and marketing material for sales efforts.
- Distribute proposals and follow up on their submissions.
- Manage bid boards and lead databases to identify potential projects.
- Assist with project coordination and logistics.
- Update the Items Catalog in our database.
- Maintain documentation related to operations and safety.
- Qualify and generate accurate take-offs and proposals.
- Maintain accurate data in our estimating and sales cycle records.
- Generate a backlog in excess of targets.
- Solicit feedback from install crews and PM to refine pricing and assumptions.
- Leverage industry relationships to enhance business outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience with commercial construction estimating required; knowledge of green roofs highly desired, familiarity with different brands is a plus.
- Understanding of project management and ability to interact with PMs.
- Proficiency in spreadsheet software (Excel or equivalent).
- Electronic drawing/takeoff capabilities; familiarity with software tools such as Planswift and LMN is preferred.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- College education is preferred but not required; on-the-job experience is highly valued.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for making deals, generating profit, and building lasting relationships.
Working Conditions and/or Physical Demands
- In-person role at the Baltimore office.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Some travel may be required.
- Able to lift up to 15 lbs. as necessary.