Project Estimator

As Project Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing technical drawings and plans using AutoCAD or other software needed to convert estimators and salesman’s notes into technical drawings. In addition, you will be responsible for analyzing plans, bill of quantities, and other project documentation to estimate costs. As needed you will be responsible for researching, sourcing, negotiating, and obtaining the best prices and quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.

To be successful in this position, attention to details with the ability to multi-task and manage deadlines are a must.

• Preparing sales drawings and proposals
• Managing construction schedules, working with purchasing for on-site deliveries
• Prepare detailed and accurate building material lists using estimating software
• Obtain quotes for materials and labor from vendors and subcontractors
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and subcontractors
• Review and evaluate requests for estimates
• Reviews final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation
• Continually educate and improve estimating and design processes
• Conduct jobsite visits with sales/estimating team to view end product
• Provide feedback on continuous improvement of products, software, estimating/design methods, and materials
• Work with drafting to create detailed sales drawings, and final project drawings
• Create detailed job books upon sale of project
• Work closely with purchasing to ensure all materials are ordered accurately
• Work closely with accounting on job costing upon project completion
• Utilize AutoCAD as needed to help design or modify drawings to suite estimating needs
• Develop and maintain relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors, and subcontractors, providing excellent customer service
• Ability to handle issues with resolution
• Continually gain knowledge on product features, benefits, and options to use effectively in the estimating process
• Participate in training sessions, meetings, skill building, and professional development classes
• Represent company at trade association meetings, and shows to promote products and the company
• Ability to work additional hours to ensure deadlines are met;
  During construction season, March – December, additional hours will be expected
• All other duties as assigned

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Previous drafting and estimating experience is preferred
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication, and time management skills with high attention to detail; multi-tasking and the ability to change direction quickly is a must
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to represent the company in external relations
• A high degree of energy, outgoing, hardworking, self-motivation
• Proficiency with computer operation, including use of AutoCAD, Outlook, Teams, Microsoft Office products