Estimator, Engineering

H2I Group is a leading specialty contractor with over 100 years of experience in designing, building, and maintaining exceptional athletic, laboratory, technical education spaces, and more. We work with architects and general contractors on projects and customize solutions to bring our client's unique visions to life.

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Our Estimator is responsible for preparing all estimates/quotations required for projects. Specifically, the evaluation of specifications, drawings, and other documentation to establish the estimated costs of Laboratory projects. To determine customer vision and identify possible value-engineered items. Items identified are to be presented to Sales to determine how to proceed. Additionally, the Estimator will coordinate with the Project Manager to process Change Order requests.

The goal is to provide the customer with the product they are pursuing in the most cost-effective way, thereby increasing sales and profits while reducing errors.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily, with or without accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All applicants should live in EST or CST.

• Prepare estimates utilizing current estimating software and practices
• Evaluate the specification, drawings, bid request and other documentation to determine estimated cost
• Complete products estimates/take-offs by reviewing bid documents for opportunities to obtain approval with the sales team of:
• Changing non-standard products to standard products
• Changing non-standard products to less expensive non-standard products
• Provide less expensive options for purchased products
• Identify opportunities to change product fit application
• Identify items that may be “double” specified and may not need to be provided
• Obtain vendor quotations and review for accuracy and compliance to project requirements
• Assist sales team in developing a bid strategy
• Complete bid recap for each project to be reviewed with sales team
• Complete quotation for each project to be reviewed with sales team
• Document all approved and non-approved suggestions for incorporation into estimate
• Document reduction of gross margin variances for manager, sales team and project support team use
• Participate in project team meetings and coordinate assignments as determined during the meeting
• Attend internal/external training opportunities (some overnight travel is required)
• Travel to job sites to participate in various meetings as required
• Develop necessary internal and external relationships to successfully manage projects to meet or exceed customer expectations
• Work with management team to develop programs for improving/enhancing processes
• Other duties as assigned

• To successfully perform this job the employee should possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, be detail oriented and conscientious and be self-motivated.
• The employee must also have the ability to foster positive teamwork relationships with vendors and fellow employees, learn the specification and technical details of the products we distribute as well as those of our competition.
• Use professionalism and ethical judgement in all areas of the position.
• Such qualifications would normally be found in an individual with a bachelor’s degree in a related field and or equivalent related work experience.

• Guaranteed Compensation:
  Salary, Company stock (up to 18% in additional base compensation goes to retirement)
• Potential Bonuses:
  Profit-sharing bonuses in Spring & Fall
• Employee Benefits:
  
  Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance
• Flexible work schedule
• Education Benefits:
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