Estimator II

Looking to redefine the skyline or to be a part of a team who does? We are currently recruiting for an Estimator to join our team in our regional office Portland, OR. We are Permasteelisa Group – the leading international façade specialist that has been shaping city skylines worldwide for generations.

Join our Estimating Department as an Estimator. In this role, you will calculate the total cost of a project by analyzing blueprints, specs, and scope, then quantifying materials, labor, and time, and getting quotes from suppliers/subs to create a detailed bid for clients, ensuring accuracy to help the company win jobs and manage budgets effectively.

• Produce and revise estimating material takeoffs with guidance from Senior Estimators.
• Evaluates the project and determines the scope of the bid with the Senior Director of Pre-Construction & Estimating.
• Reviews all architectural drawings, specifications, and addenda for the project.
• Reviews all proposal drawings, structural calculations, and other information prepared by Engineering Department and outside consultants for compliance with the bidding documents.
• Evaluates the project construction schedule for visual mock‑ups, performance testing, material delivery and field installation and advises the Manager.
• Prepare a complete quantity survey for all materials to be included in the scope of the bid.
• Prepares material summaries and sketches as required for the solicitation of quotations as required for the preparation of the cost estimate.
• Estimates all field and shop labor hours required for the scope of the work in conjunction with the General Superintendent, Senior Director of Preconstruction, Estimating and Sales/Business Development.
• Obtains labor rates, tax rates, transportation expenses, duty rates and any other cost information as required for the preparation of the cost estimate.
• Solicits for subcontractor quotations as necessary to complete the scope of work. Update subcontractors with plans, specifications, and addenda.
• Reviews vendor quotations for accuracy, completeness, and conformity with the specifications.
• Updates vendors when addendums are issued and handle questions and clarifications from vendors.
• Prepares a complete and accurate cost estimate for the project.
• Meets required deadlines for proposals.
• Prepares sales prices, formal proposals, unit prices, and other breakdowns as required by the bid forms.
• Prepares a complete list of inclusions, clarifications, and exclusions to be submitted with the bid.
• Utilizes computerized estimating spreadsheets and proposal forms in Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam and Word.
• Assists in the preparation of the Bid Package for submittal to the customer.
• Produce detailed unit takeoffs from architectural drawings.
• Prepare and send material RFPs to vendors for quotations at direction of Senior Estimators.
• Assist in preparation of detailed project estimates with Senior Estimators.
• Receive and distribute plans and pertinent information for bids in a timely manner.
• Contact vendors/sub‑contractors for quotes, qualifications, and other information as required.
• Schedule and take minutes of scope review meetings.
• Assist with reviewing construction documents.
• Follow up with general contractors to provide detailed bid proposal feedback in a timely manner following submissions.
• Performs additional assignments per the Manager’s direction.

• Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Financial Aptitude – Ability to understand and explain economic and accounting information, prepare, and manage budgets, and make sound long‑term investment decisions.
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Interpersonal – Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the…