Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

UTAH BARRICADE COMPANY​

ESTIMATOR POSITION

Utah Barricade specializes in traffic control and safety products, and we’ve been a leader in the industry for 60 years. We have strong values and principles that guide our business every day.

JOB DESCRIPTION : We are seeking an energetic, organized and self-motivated person to provide estimates and bids for our products and services for current and potential customers. This person will build and strengthen relationships with new and existing customers : preparing Traffic Control Plans (TCPs), selling products and services, and ensuring client satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS include :

Team Player : Ability and desire to work with others across the company, providing exceptional service to our customers, and helping the company grow.

Organizational Skills : Prioritize, organize and complete Bids, Quotes, TCPs, sales orders and follow up servicing with high quality results and within specified timelines every day.

Self-Motivation : Work independently, preparing TCPs, servicing customers, following up and resolving any issues in a timely and professional manner.

Traffic Control Experience / Certification : TCM Certification preferred

Sales Experience : Preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES include :

Construction project estimating required.

Prepare and provide Bids and Quotes

Utilize specialized software to develop Traffic Control Plans

Assist customers with plans, design, equipment needs, etc.

Identify and propose high quality solutions to ensure traffic safety

Pay close attention to detail and ensure quality in all work / tasks

Provide Traffic Control Services as needed

Other duties as assigned

Full Time position.

Great benefit package available.

Drug Free and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Personal Performance : Honestly monitor / assess your work performance to make improvements or take corrective action as needed. Manage time effectively.

Continuous Learning : Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Comprehension : Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Communication : Professional and appropriate written and oral communication – ability to respectfully speak with others to clearly convey information and / or persuade others to change their minds or behaviour.

Communication : Ability to professionally give and receive feedback.

Equipment / Product Expert : Understanding how equipment / products should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will improve operation to ensure accurate and effective estimates / bids.

Basic Computer Skills- Use a computer to prepare and present estimates / bids, complete forms / logs, input data, retrieve specific records, and create reports to communicate the information as needed

Customer Service Skills – Provide excellent service to all customers including on the phone, business to business, and during any interaction.

Team Player : Work together, across teams, departments and companies to service our customer, provide high quality products, and grow our company

Teacher / Mentor : Actively share knowledge / understanding with others, teach, train and actively look for ways to help

Effective Listener : Adjust words / actions in relation to the needs of the team - being aware of others' reactions and responding to them

Solution Oriented : Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Continuous Learning : Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Cost Conscious : Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one, understanding how money may be spent to get the work done, and account for these expenditures

CRM : Utilize the CRM system to manage, track and report the bidding and sales process

Customer Service : Telephone and in person

Quality Estimates / Bids : Ensure Estimates / Bids are professional, timely, and complete. Verify every aspect of every bid.

Accurate Estimates / Bids : Ensure that every estimate / bid is 100% accurate, verifying every aspect of every bid before presenting it to the customer. Then, creating accurate sales orders, and ensuring jobs are complete when delivered.

Process Improvement : Continuously identify and implement ways to improve quality and productivity, and to reduce costs across the company

Pricing and Costs : Ensure costs are accurately built into all bids, and pricing is at the appropriate margins

Internet – Utilize the internet as required for job completion including : Navigating the Internet to find information, and send and retrieve electronic mail (e-mail).

Navigation - Using scroll bars, a mouse, and dialog boxes to work within the computer's operating system. Being able to access and switch between applications and files of interest.

Spreadsheets - Using a computer application to enter, data into spreadsheets and logs and to correctly save the files.

Word Processing - Using a computer application to type text, insert pictures, format, edit, print, save, and retrieve word processing documents

Identify all public and private opportunities to estimate and bid upcoming projects, and complete bids / estimates

Assess incoming requests for services and provide accurate, profitable, estimates

Consult with clients, offer expertise and experience to ensure safety, service and satisfaction

Develop and provide quality, accurate Traffic Control Plans, estimates and bids

Establish new and strengthen existing client relationships

Solidify and confirm payment plan on all jobs

Misc projects and support as needed

Actively seek and follow up on all estimating / bidding opportunities

Log all estimate / bid opportunities and track progress in the company CRM

Schedule and attend pre-construction meetings as appropriate with clients, including the Site Field Services Rep on large jobs

Maintain an understanding of industry trends, pricing, competitive practices, etc and share with the team

Partner with Dispatch as needed to schedule workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles to appropriate locations, according to customer requests, specifications, or needs

Obtain and maintain TCM certification

Maintain accurate, current client roster throughout the year

Ensure payments are timely and support collection efforts if necessary

Attend and complete Toolbox training meetings and any other safety training as required.

Provide Traffic Control Services as needed

Willingness to cover for Dispatch, UB inside sales assistance, or yard help with deliveries / pick ups, set ups / take downs - only as needed

Desktop calculator

Desktop computers

Copy / Fax / Scan / Printer machines

Mobile phones

Multi-line telephone systems

Electronic mail software - Microsoft Outlook

Internet browser software

Office suite software - Microsoft Office software

Presentation software - Microsoft PowerPoint

Spreadsheet software - Microsoft Excel

Word processing software - Microsoft Word

INVARION

Acumatica / Rental360