Home Improvement Project Estimator

Home Improvement Project Estimator

Role:
Home Improvement Project Estimator

Location:

Montgomery County, Maryland

Tru Blue Home Service Ally is a home improvement services company dedicated to providing value and peace of mind to our clients. Our mission is to be the most professional house care service available, providing safety assessments and routine maintenance/improvements to our customers' homes. Vision:
We want to be part of the community, improving one home and life at a time.

• Excellence
  - We do it better than anyone else and take pride in our work
• Do the Right Thing
  - Even when no one is looking
• Loyalty
  - Devotion to your job and the customer
• Professional
  - Achieve high standards in your work and behavior
• Development
  - Continue to grow and help others grow

We are looking for a diligent Home Improvement Project Estimator and Technician to prepare accurate estimates for handyman & general contracting projects by gathering information and analyzing important metrics while building relationships with clients, the community, and partners. Your will provide knowledge of cost and benefits that support profitable business decisions. The ideal candidate will have excellent numerical skills and an analytical mindset.

You must be thorough and apt in managing relationships with key persons. The goal is to provide detailed reports so the company can make informed decisions that will enhance its profitability and growth. You will also perform high-quality home maintenance and repair projects from time to time as part of a high-performing team.

• Understand the project/program and its requirements
• Determine key variables for cost and other estimates
• Gather first‑hand information from sites, warehouses, or other venues
• Conduct research to obtain data on labor costs, materials, production times, etc.
• Use software for data analysis, forecasting, and budgeting
• Obtain and review offers and quotes by subcontractors or vendors
• Perform risk analysis
• Create and submit estimate reports or bids to appropriate persons (project managers, clients, bidding competitions, etc.)
• Build relationships with clients, technicians, key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, etc.)
• Provide consultation on planning (schedules, manpower needs, etc.)

• Proven experience as a construction/trades estimator or similar position
• Familiarity with financial and project management principles