Estimator; Req Job Baton Rouge area,Louisiana USA,Construction

Position: Estimator (Req #: 6612)
US FUSION & Specialty Construction

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Job Summary

Responsible for estimating installation and fabrication projects in order to ultimately gain new business.

Responsible for forecasting and projecting project costs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Primary estimating of jobs/presentation of the Proposal

Sourcing /purchasing materials

Coordinating delivery

Compiling submittal information

Researching materials for application creativity

Maintaining resume, field, job, and archive files

Working with customer/USF field teams to profitably manage project

Posting all paper work/invoicing/change orders necessary to complete job.

Work with the customer to excel in presenting our services/products

Establish and maintain relationships with customers as relates to providing estimates for projects

Understand all factors relating to estimates in order to ensure profitability is factored into information/estimates provided to customers

Process and manage customer orders

Manage drawings necessary to estimate, manage, and properly represent USF

Assist with set-up and management of customer accounts

Develop and maintain relationships with vendors

Manage all aspects of a project in conjunction with all necessary parties (i.e. Construction Manager, Office Manager, etc)

Maintains computerized information necessary to perform with system

Considers raw materials, labor, equipment tools, labor and transportation for estimations

Assists in determinations of necessary resources for projects based on cost estimates and budgetary constraints

Gathers details and compiles data to estimates all sales costs based on specifications

Considers current economic conditions that may affect the Company’s ability to sell its products or services in the marketplace

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Cross-train with other departments as needed

Participates in other duties as assigned by the other Managers

Visit customers, jobsites, and other pertinent locations on behalf of USF

Minimum Experience, Education, and Licensure

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management required

CAD capabilities

5 years experience required

Valid Driver’s License required

TWIC – OSHA required

Minimum Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Proficient in M.S. Office software package

Versed in CAD software (AutoCAD)

Versed in scheduling software (Microsoft Project or Primavera P6)

Ability to use standard office equipment including computers, photocopiers, facsimile machines and printers

Strong attention to detail, organization and ability to multitask

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent phone etiquette

Critical thinking / problem solving skills

Conveys a professional and positive image and attitude regarding US Fusion

Communicates with the field superintendents daily to coordinate project management

PALA Group, Inc. and its Subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.