Cost Estimating - Modular Construction

Job Description

Job Description

If you are looking for a boring job working with boring people please do not apply! We are looking for an outgoing individual that wants to be a part of changing an industry while having a lot of fun doing it. We all work extremely hard every day and love it. We are certainly a “get it done” type company so if you would like to hide in a cubicle, this job is not for you.

Allied Modular Building Systems Inc is a premier modular building manufacture with locations in Orange, CA; Nashville, TN; and Austin, TX. At Allied Modular, we’re well aware of the impact of our solutions but we won’t rest until everybody knows.

We’re seeking a qualified Estimator to come join our team. Our ideal candidate will be trusted to dive right in, take the lead, use initiative, and help extend our brand.

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of cost estimator works in an office setting collecting and analyzing data in order to assess the time, money, materials, and labor required to make a product or provide a service. The estimator will map out all of the human and material resources needed for building modular projects and use these predictions to determine the projected cost of each project while maintaining established profit margins.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares estimates of cost of materials, labor, equipment, subcontracts for modular projects based on schematic drawings and project specifications
• Collects all pertinent project documents including plans, technical drawings, and project specifications.
• Receives RFQ from sales or engineering department; gathers any additional documentation and information relative to the project i.e., drawings, nonstandard items, and / or technical information.
• Compares material list from RFQ to the project drawing; resolves discrepancies by consulting with appropriate personnel from sales or engineering departments or technical support.
• Contacts vendors for pricing on nonstandard items.
• Calculates costs and creates estimate by entering data into Quoteworks.
• Accounts for the use of our resources, plus a reasonable profit margin to calculate an overarching price.
• Produces a complete project estimate package and submits for approval.
• Creates and processes sales orders and change orders.
• Promotes a positive working environment conducive to a team atmosphere in alignment with the Allied Modular culture.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties upon request of the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. Employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 15 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Needless to say, we are a drug-free workplace. We have way too much fun without it!

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties upon request of the supervisor.

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