Estimator

Description

General Statement of Job: 

Estimator will review project plans and specifications to meet our customers’ expectations by acquiring competitive pricing for the entire scope of work.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Review / download all customer plans via builder portals.
• Generate pricing templates and builder format pricing sheets.
• Create/ maintain a structured data filling format
• Provide detailed B Material layouts for all customers.
• Provide job costing reports to better manage material/ labor regarding overall IS report
• Verify all builder contract documents for approval
• Front office administrative duties will need to be performed.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Training: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Two years of related experience preferred but not required.
• Proficient with estimating software and cost software preferred but not required (Plan Swift and SAGE)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Standards of Performance: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of construction estimating (plumbing preferred).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to self-start.
• Act independently and originate new approaches to problems.
• Maintain initiative to preserve the flow of work.
• Work under stress with commitment to deadlines.
• Sustain interpersonal relationships, which encourage openness, candor, and trust, both internally and externally.
• Complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
• Attends work regularly and on time with a minimum of tardiness and absences and adheres to Company policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness.  Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.
• Willingness to embrace change in a growing company
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work accurately and independently
• Frequently communicates with customers, managers, field employees on status of projects.  Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Typical hours of operation 7:00 am – 4:00 pm / Monday - Friday

Mental and Physical Requirements: 

• The physical activities described 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 and expectations.
• Must be able to sit, talk, hear, and stand frequently throughout the day.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time
• Constantly operate a computer and other office machinery
• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs to access workspace

Working Environment and Conditions: 

• This position requires working in an indoors environment and office or cubicle type workspace
• Location of primary workspace requires climbing a flight of stairs

Tools and Equipment: 

• Office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers