Estimator / Sales

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

Company car

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

The Estimator is responsible for managing a wide range of functions necessary to successfully obtain, bid, and price projects. They are responsible for ensuring an accurate scope of work is created, delivering a consistent and complete estimate, and maintaining a high quality of service in all dealings with customers, clients, and resource providers involved in our services.

Primary Responsibilities

Establish customer relationship for all services provided

Educate customer on the processes of services offered

Work with customers to understand desired upgrades / changes

Ensure that estimates meet client requirements

Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for a project

Create an accurate sketch and initial scope of working projects

Deliver a consistent and well-defined initial estimate

Recognize project constraints and / or needed upgrades

Work with Project Manager's to price bid items, if needed

Identify and document finalized project scope of work

Work with outside resources as necessary to complete accurate estimate (i.e., Structural Engineers, ITEL, Electrical Inspectors, etc.)

Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates

Deliver and communicate estimate to Project Manager

Education and Experience Requirements

BA in engineering, construction science or similar relevant field preferred

2 years previous construction estimating and / or insurance adjusting experience

Superb customer service

Effective written and oral communication

Proficient use of Xactimate estimating software

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Team Player

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

Walking and / or standing throughout the day

Frequent driving and sitting

Occasionally climbing ladders

The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme conditions such as heat or confined spaces

The noise level at individual jobsites can be loud

Normal Working Hours, Additional Working Hours, and Travel Requirements

This is a full-time position, working hours varying between 8 : 00 a.m. and 5 : 00 p.m., MondayFriday, 40 hours per week minimum. This position frequently requires long hours, working on-call, and weekend work. Travel is required and is primarily local. However, some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.