Estimator-GR

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY :

The Estimator is responsible for developing timely and accurate project cost estimates for projects in excess of $1M. This includes timely and continuous communication with the Sales, Manufacturing and Operations teams. The Estimator will use project drawings, specifications, and job specific requirements to develop an accurate estimate of the project costs. The Estimator will utilize a variety of computer software applications to develop the bid and subsequent proposal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for the development of strategic bids that provide a detailed analysis of costs, alternative materials, potential risks, and recommendations
• Presentation of data to the Executive and Leadership teams
• Provide project cost estimates using industry practices and experiences
• Identify, record, and convey project related scope of work and specifications
• Documentation of errors, omissions, and ambiguities found in bid documents
• Partner with the Sales, Operations and Manufacturing teams to ensure continuity of the project and that timelines are met
• Participate in scope review meetings with customers to demonstrate the company’s knowledge of the project and expertise in the millwork industry
• Sourcing and qualifying project related vendors and suppliers
• Incorporating strategies and pricing directives of Director of Preconstruction

Confirmation and justification of all costs applied to an estimate

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

QUALIFICATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE :

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. While this position is largely a sedentary role, the employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, as well as reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to five pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to see and differentiate color and to focus.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

This position operates in a professional office environment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.