Estimator

Job Title : Estimator

Grade Level : Salary

Fair Labor Standards Act : Exempt

Job Family : Sales

Primary Function

Under general direction of the Commercial Sales Manager, is responsible for the successful promotion, estimating and profitable sale of projects.

As necessary, assist the Sales Team with the development and effectiveness of the external customer organization including building owners, general contractors and architects.

Specific Duties

Provide complete, accurate and timely estimates based on architectural drawings, specifications and the company's cost structure.

Provide timely quotations according to bid dates.

Performs takeoffs and estimates of projects with a documented closing ratio and an annual goal of accomplishment.

Perform consistent and effective bid file management on projects, documents to be labeled and easily located and managed.

Strive for value engineering when appropriate in terms of product selection and installation efficiencies.

Coordinate in updating and keeping the bid calendar current on a timely basis.

Effectively use computer hardware and software in the preparation of the estimates.

Upon closing the contract on major projects will review the approved documents with others on the team to ensure the profitable execution of the construction phase of the project.

Thoroughly present the estimate to the team including details of how project was bid, installation type, products and systems used, possible conflicts, committed vendors and any other pertinent information.

As necessary, remain involved in the project as required to ensure successful completion.

Establish and maintain effective communications as well as coordination with all members of the building construction team.

Participates in the analysis of the Real Time Labor Tracking Reports to compare actual shop fabrication and field installation labor to the estimated hours.

Participates in the analysis of the Job Cost Exception Reports to determine why projects finished under or over the estimated profitability.

Improve the estimating process based upon actual performance.

Establishes personal Action Plans supporting the annual Company Top Priorities.

Develop close working relationships with the inside support personnel.

Develop outstanding customer relationships with suppliers.

Maintain an attitude that is positive and supportive of others leading by example in work ethic, communications and attitude.

Adhere to company policies and procedures as well as fully supports the company mission and vision.

Develop technical ability of new team members.

Maintain good housekeeping conditions within the work area.

Performs special assignments as required.

As a company policy, all employees are expected to be cross trained in more than their immediate job responsibilities so they can be utilized in periods of vacation, illness and heavy workload.

General Qualifications

College graduate or equivalent industry experience with a degree in Building Construction, Construction Management, or a related field.

Ability to relate to architects, general contractors, developers and building owners.

A mechanical aptitude with a general understanding of application engineering and the building sciences.

Has demonstrated an appreciation for high quality, professionalism, profitability and above average performance communicated by personal example.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office as well as in-depth working knowledge of computers and related software.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Accustomed to working in fast moving environments providing accurate and timely information to a high standard.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence as well as processes and procedures.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from both internal and external customers.

Proven track record as a team member and effective communicator.

Professional appearance and personality.

Must be self-motivated, energetic and results oriented with a high level of work intensity and a bias for action.

Strong organizational and time management skills to ensure scheduled deadlines are met.