What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Estimator position at Traffic Control Products, Inc.?
Why Work for Us?
Our employees appreciate the collective companies' commitment to consistent, stable work, and a supportive environment that encourages learning and skill development. This dedication to employee growth and a positive work-life balance makes Signal Service & Traffic Control Products great places to build a rewarding career.
We offer rewarding total compensation including :
Competitive pay
Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance
Generous Holidays & Paid Time off
Weekend to Remember Marriage Retreats
RightNow MEDIA Membership
401k matching
About this Role :
The Senior Estimator will support the Estimating team in developing and preparing timely estimates and bid proposals in a fast-paced environment. This person will work with the other team members and their supervisor on getting pricing out to the customer, reviewing specifications and structural engineering plans, get pricing from manufacturers for estimates / quotes preparation, and help with Request for Quotes.
Responsibilities :
Review DOT websites for new jobs
Prepare and review quotes / estimate sheets in a clear, concise and well justified format for client submission
Field customer requests for quotes and create detailed breakdowns of project costs
Interact with suppliers and / or purchasing department to obtain pricing information, and secure competitive quotes for materials and components as needed
Review specifications / structural engineering plans and send them to manufacturers to help prepare quotes / estimates while accurately assessing :
Required labor hours and skill levels
Equipment costs
Quantity, size, and cost of materials
Overhead
Market fluctuations
Profit margins
Potential risks & uncertainties
Contingency planning into costs
Work in applicable software to track schedules and deadlines
Proactively partner with other team members and / or management to sort out pricing internally by reviewing mark-ups and quotes
Maintain in-depth, working knowledge of relevant technical standards, manufacturing processes, and industry practices
Serve as a critical link between engineering, purchasing, and project management by ensuring cost estimates are aligned with client needs and project requirements.
Any and all remaining prep work that goes into putting an estimate together
Any other duties as supervisor or the President / CEO may required
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