Estimator (12012)

Who They Are
Our client is the largest commercial furniture dealership on the East Coast representing the most influential manufacturers in the space. They are looking for an Estimator to join their team remotely to support their Architectural Products team. Compensation is competitive and they will offer a base in the high 5 figure range with bonus opportunity.

Candidate must live in one of these states: Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Connecticut, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

What You'll Do

• Create blue beam scope plan or use scope submitted by PE to create takeoff
• Review all pertinent documents (CD set, A&D narrative, client directed notes) to understand specific wall, glass, hardware, specialty requirements
• Develop and utilize historical data to generate accurate pricing estimates. Engage designer to draw if required; goal is to minimize design involvement during preconstruction
• Develop installation budget estimate using historical data or obtaining third party competitive price
• Generate pricing revisions as required and keep a detailed summary of cost changes and reasons why
• Create final cost estimate and CAP for order entry
• Utilize CRM System to forecast business and track known opportunities and leads
• Integral part of team motivating others and providing leadership to accomplish team goals alongside estimators, designers, and project managers
• Monitor progress on multiple projects from start to finish to ensure high level of client satisfaction with identity opportunities and challenges in advance – Inbound ProCore / Building Connected / Legacy Clients
• Work as a partner with our manufacturers – appreciate and utilize each other’s talents
• Develop and maintain expert-level product knowledge and their installation to help create the most cost-effective design
• Comfortable in participating in the construction process and interacting with General Contractors and Project Managers
• Understanding of and familiarity with construction, real estate and job site conditions
• Review shop drawings and project files with Designers
• Prepare and submit orders to the factory
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of details of each project and scope of work on-site
• Receive, review, and execute service work for all manufacturers company represents
• Other duties as required

What You'll Bring

• Four year degree in architecture, design or construction management required
• 3+ years’ experience in architectural walls / prefabricated industrialized construction sales or construction estimating / project management
• Must have own transportation and ability to visit a job site/attend construction meetings as required
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, construction documents and drawing manual with attention to detail and specific job requirements
• Ability to learn and draw in software to develop budgets and obtain accurate freight pricing
• Knowledge of, or ability to develop a thorough understanding, of product lines (product capabilities, aesthetics, acoustic ratings, capabilities, and price points) and their lead times to be able to determine viability for specific projects. Additional product lines as required
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a wide range of people within and outside of company: Must be able to read, write, interpret and communicate fluently in English. Writing skills to compose and edit a variety of documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation with the ability to pay close attention to detail and proofread work carefully
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite with ability to learn and use new computer programs/applications
• Good organizational, time management, customer service and problem-solving skills: Ability to work accurately to meet deadlines by adapting to changes in work environment, work assignments, and/or changes in priorities in a flexible way by working from your own initiative and/or following direction, policies, or procedures. Use analytical and decision-making skills to offer options and resolve problems in a variety of contexts. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team ensuring efficiency of projects from start to finish