Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

TriStarr's client is actively looking to bring on a Project Estimator to join their growing team in Manheim, PA. .

The Estimator will be responsible for preparing estimates to support project managers in bidding. This position will also be responsible for ensuring estimates are done on time and supports the achievement of established sales and financial objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Accountable to maintain an environment which adheres to safety, inclusiveness, career progression, teamwork, and customer focus.
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, contractors, and value-added personnel.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Prepare estimates used by the director of estimating and project management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
• Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures that will be used for project review.
• Conduct a handoff meeting to go over the details and make sure the project manager, foreman and safety manager are clear as to the expectations of the project.
• Support the project manager for the duration of the project.
• Be the subject matter expert for using Vista and B2W.
• Attend and contribute to the project debrief discussions.
• Execute assigned actions from the project debrief discussions.
• Perform all other duties as requested.
• Accountable to follow all company policies, procedures, and safety rules. Always conducts self in a professional, ethical, and courteous manner as a representative of the company.

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

Education and / or Experience

Three to five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT : Direct Hire

START DATE : asap, pending interviews

PAY RATE : $70,000 - 90,000K based on experience

HOURS : FT, Monday - Friday

DRESS CODE : Business casual

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000