Estimator, Construction

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We are currently seeking an Estimator with Sales experience to join our award‑winning growing team. This is a full‑time labor‑intensive role with an opportunity to progress within the company.

• Receive, manage, and develop masonry restoration bids from various sources, both public and private, both invited and sought out from bid agencies, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Bidding on a competitive basis and submitting quotes to clients along with developing and maintaining positive relationships with owners, contractors, and engineers.
• Develop and communicate value engineering strategies to help close jobs.
• Understand and recognize ideal opportunities via weekly team collaboration in relation to monthly goals.
• Develop and review material and labor cost, multi‑phase estimates based upon bid documents, blueprint analysis, project plans, specification interpretation, and collaboration with supporting team.
• Identify possible opportunities outside of the contracted scope.
• Perform take‑offs, utilizing material quotes, sub‑contractors, and suppliers.
• Present accurate conceptual estimates/change orders to management in an efficient manner in relation to bid/project due dates.
• Develop an understanding of our previous work and similar projects to aid with bid qualifications.
• Review bid documents, contract terms, bonding, and insurance requirements for Estimating Coordinator development.
• Manage subcontractor, and supplier database.
• Attend necessary pre‑bid, walk‑through, and award bid meetings.
• Manage a pro‑active diligent follow‑up schedule for pending bids and non‑responsive customer proposals to efficiently and aggressively close.
• Creatively try to close every lead.
• Call customers to develop new business relationships.
• Attend all pre‑construction, turn‑over meetings, and close‑out meetings.
• Assist Project Manager where required.
• Develop great rapport with customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Frequent face‑to‑face meetings with old/new customers, vendors, and referring parties.
• Attend marketing and networking opportunities as needed.
• Maintain professional company image in marketplace.
• Regularly distribute appropriate marketing materials.

• Minimum of 2–3 years estimating experience in construction.
• Historic Masonry Restoration experience a plus.
• Waterproofing Industry experience a plus.
• Ability to speak professionally before clients and team members.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office;
  Word, and Excel along with Google Docs.
• Experience with CRM's, Plan Swift, and Sage software a plus.
• Ability to physically lift 50 pounds.
• Current Driver's License.

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Plan
• Educational Classes
• Referral Program
• Bonus Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Company merchandise
• Opportunities for professional growth within the company

• Full Time, Monday – Friday

• Office with possible sales calls in the Philadelphia area.

• Hourly position corresponding with experience – $70,000 – $150,000 per year with base with commission and bonus.
• Includes company vehicle/vehicle stipend, and EZPass.

We will deliver the highest quality historic masonry restoration services. We preserve history by employing and supporting safe, motivated, highly trained, and focused craftsmen. We pride ourselves on the importance of our relationships and will continue to remain honest and loyal in all our dealings with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors. Our clients count on our dependability, integrity, and drive. We are the PREMIER Company in our industry.

Salary: $70,000 – $150,000 per year