Job Description

Estimator - NC

JOB ID #JOS2137

Starting base salary: $60-80K

Summary
The Estimators are responsible for estimating job opportunities for millwork projects of varying size and complexity. Estimates are prepared by calculating the cost of raw materials, and fabrication, finishing, and installation hours and adding overhead and profit. The estimator must understand fabrication and installation processes to make these calculations. The Estimator will review bid invites and other opportunities as they are assigned and ensure their bid submissions meet the deadline and requirements of the bid invitation.

Responsibilities
-Complete takeoffs of architectural bid drawings then compile pricing estimate and a project scope of work using tools and software available Bluebeam; Innergy

-Excellent verbal/written communication, time management, planning, decision-making, business acumen and leadership skills required

-Estimate number of fab, finish, and install hours required to complete the project, along with assessing cost and availability of raw materials

-Communicate ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude, and for developing this attitude in others
-Keep the Estimating Manager and others immediately informed about project status and issues that may impact client relations

-Research & source specified materials and obtain price quotes from vendors, suppliers, or subcontractors

-Participate in both internal and external meetings to actively collaborate with coordination of project requirements
-Schedule and effectively lead comprehensive project handoff meetings to Project Management team for smooth starts
-Review of contract requirements, scope, specifications, and negotiations to ensure project success and compliance

-Negotiate with prospects throughout bid stages; provide value engineering, breakdown pricing, alternates

-Communicate with clients, vendors, and team members via phone, email, or in person on a daily basis.
-Assess bid opportunities to determine feasibility of providing proposals on promising prospects.
-Review and update a daily bid schedule, and adhere to customer's deadlines

-Assist Project Management team with Change Order pricing and submittal

-Plot, read, interpret, and understand architectural and shop drawings

-Price, negotiate, compose, and issue project proposals to clientele
-Attend project site meetings as required by General Contractor
-Attend and actively participate in weekly Company meetings

For consideration & more info send your resume (in Word.doc) & contact exclusively:

Brian Jackson, VP

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