What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Estimator position at Steel Encounters?
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Structural Sales Estimator sets the stage for pursuit and award of landmark construction projects throughout the United States. In collaboration with the sales team, determines project approach to the bid. Advanced knowledge of construction techniques and product knowledge of the industry. Structural Sales Estimator will use spreadsheets, Bluebeam, estimating, and CRM software. Communicates effectively with sales staff to ensure that goals of estimating and sales personnel are accomplished.
BENEFIT/PERKS:
- Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience.
- Health / Dental / Vision (Company pays 75% of Health premium)
- Annual Bonus
- Paid vacation time (10 days) and Paid Holidays (8)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401K
What YOU WILL DO:
- Review incoming projects and accept estimating assignments.
- Prepare accurate, thorough, and prompt take-offs, RFP’s, estimates and technical proposals and pricing schedules.
- Prepare proposals tailored to each project conforming to standard company practices.
- Solicit vendor quotes for each scope/material product.
- Prepares estimates by calculating various statistical data such as quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs, equipment costs and applying to respond to construction bids.
- Maintain product knowledge of current and prospective vendors / manufacturers products.
- Reviews plans and specifications and identifies conflicts.
- Will have the ability to look at plans and let supervisor know if there are any value engineering opportunities available.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of three years of commercial structural steel deck and open web steel joists experience.
- Strong knowledge of Bluebeam
- Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel, MS Suite, and other related construction software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be highly organized and meticulous with the ability to meet deadlines.
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Please apply online at https://www.steelencounters.com/careers, we do not accept applications by e-mail.
WHO WE ARE | WHAT WE DO
Are you looking for a company who values their employees and wants to help them grow? Are you someone who enjoys being part of a team that is proud of the work they do and whose goal is to provide our customers with outstanding construction experience? Nestled in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, Steel Encounters is the premier specialty building envelope subcontractor and steel, joist, and deck supplier. As an ESOP company (employee-owned company), employees receive dividends on profits that go directly towards retirement. We are a multi-cultural, multi-generational company, employing individuals from different areas of the U.S. and around the world. Steel Encounters benefits from the richness of our diversity and recognizes the power of our employees working together.