What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Estimator position at Schulte Building Systems, Inc.?
Job title: Estimator
Work Location: Hockley, TX
Reports to: Chief Estimator/Corporate Estimating Manager
Job Summary:
- Responsible for calculating costs of a building. The estimator will determine the total costs of projects, their time for completion, and the revenue that is going to be achieved.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents
- Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents
- Coordinates with engineering for specific design and information requirements
- Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements
- Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
- Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information
- Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
- Maintains cost data base by entering and backing up data
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Perform other duties as required and assigned
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- Associate’s degree preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Science, or relevant discipline a plus.
- Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) a plus
- Proven experience as estimator or similar position
- In depth knowledge of research and data analysis methods and estimation formulas
- Exquisite math and IT ability with an analytical mindset
- Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities
- Thoroughness and reliability
- Excellent organizational skills
Success Factors and Competencies:
- Excellent numerical skills and analytical mindset
- Thorough and apt in managing relationships with key persons
- Ability to provide detailed reports so the company can make informed decisions that will enhance its profitability and growth
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Estimating: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000