Estimator

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Director of Sales, and in accordance with established standards, it is primarily responsible for preparing Mission Bell project bids and proposals based on estimated materials costs, labor costs and project specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (this is a sample list):

Project Estimating

· Review architectural plans using Innergy for millwork and casework

· Takeoff all millwork and casework items, by room and elevation

· Reviews architectural plans for specialty materials and sub-contract items to be priced

· Consistently delivers high quality customer service, both responding to inquiries in a timely manner as well as keeping the customers’ need as top priority

· Obtains quotes from vendors for buyout materials

· Labels plans and specifications with respective Mission Bell computer item numbers

· Create required “Requests for Information” (RFI’s) from/for the General Contractor

· Based on materials and labor costs, prepare and transmit (via email) detailed project proposals, including all work to be performed and excluded work within pre-established and committed time frames

· Problem-solve with customers/contractors and participates in job walks as necessary

· Communication with vendors, customers, and contractors as necessary to ensure accurate estimates

Administrative

· Supplies office administration forms and responds to administration requests in a timely manner ensuring sufficient time for task completion

· Maintains files (including marking and labeling plans) consistent with other Mission Bell Estimators

· Enters required information in computer to create bids/proposals

· Partners with team members in project team to ensure quality outcomes

· Facilitates continuous learning via thorough review and recap of completed projects with the project team

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Related degree required or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

· Working knowledge and understanding of estimating cabinet projects and millwork as well as products such as ornamental metal, stainless steel, wood, glass, stone, and solid surfaces.

· Education or experience in fields such as Architecture, Construction, Manufacturing, etc. would be a plus

· Ability to read architectural drawings, specs and scope sheets required

· Experience and exposure in a wood working environment is a plus (Millwork preferred)

· Must have great accuracy and attention to detail

· Learning Agility; the ability to learn and apply new knowledge quickly

· Proficient with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel)

COMPETENCIES

• Mission Bell Values - Known to be a person of integrity; makes reliable promises and ethical choices. Works hard at maintaining excellent working relationships through good communication, effective teamwork and honest feedback. Can be counted on to complete tasks and goals on time; seizes more opportunity than others. Open and active participant in learning and innovation; continuing to develop knowledge and skill; adopts new work processes.

• Lean Engagement - Helps create a culture of eliminating waste and continuous improvement by approaching everything they do with an eye toward making things simpler, safer, and more efficient. Learning thinking and practice are expected.

• Customer Focus - Produces goods and services that consistently meet the standards and expectations of internal and/or external customers. Always up to date about customer needs and expectations, feedback from customers is almost always positive. Acts with customers in mind, establishing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and/or external customers and gaining their trust and respect.

• Constructability - Able to read and interpret drawings and customer intent; able to ask key questions that are not on drawings; can visualize how things come together before construction or installation; Takes times to know the project well; manages time well; anticipated and adjusts for problems or roadblocks; has contingency plans if problems arise; able to adapt to changes from outside influences; executes plans well; Influences project in such a way to maximize the amount of profit and/or reduce the amount of hours - all while meeting customer needs and not sacrificing quality.

• Attention to Detail - Produces accurate and consistent work; provides information in a useable form and on a timely basis to others who need to act on it; Can focus on detail where appropriate while simultaneously seeing how details work together to complete the whole picture.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Employees are frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger (keyboard), handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Employees are occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch.

· Employees must occasionally push, pull or lift from below the waist, or lift from an overhead position and carry 5-10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a typical office environment and occasionally works near moving mechanical parts with occasional exposure to the risk of electrical shock, outdoor weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Noise levels in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally high.

TRAVEL:

· Occasional travel to sub-contractor facilities and woodworking conventions may be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,470.00 - $124,742.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,470 - $124,742