- Location
- Tonawanda, NY
- Department
- Operations
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Job Description: Total Wrecking is looking to hire a junior estimator with room to grow within the company over time. In this role you will be working directly under and with the senior estimator and project management department.
Responsibilities:
· Working with business development and project manager on projects to bid.
· Assist in the prequalification and procurement process.
· Perform all aspects of estimating including selection of proper equipment, staffing/resource need, establishing production rates, and obtaining vendor and subcontractor quotations.
· Attend pre-bid meetings to familiarize yourself with the job site conditions as necessary.
· Review and evaluate project specifications to determine proper materials, applications and scope of work.
· Complete quantity takeoffs and summations of materials.
· Initiate appropriate correspondence with the customers, clarify vague or unclear statements or specifications, prior to finalizing takeoff.
· Prepare and submit proposals for assigned projects.
· Review all bids with upper management prior to submission.
· Working knowledge of commercial and industrial construction
· Read plans, specs, contracts, etc.
· Quantify takeoffs and unit price labor and materials according to plans/specs
· Generate quotes from subcontractors / suppliers
· Willingness and adaptability to work on a vast variety of projects in both industry and size
· Ability to write a workplan with our project management department
· Ability to work on multiple bids at a time
· Ability to generate a technical presentation for clients while working hand in hand with the business development director
· Ability to travel when and where necessary for project site visits
Requirements
Qualifications:
· Basic computer skills required – Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Projects, Adobe
· Familiar with BlueBeam or the ability to learn new software quickly
· Able to respond quickly and calmly under pressure
· Deadline and detail oriented
· Strong leadership skills
· Self-motivated and organized
· Excellent communication skills
· Excellent written, oral, verbal, public speaking and presentation skills
Benefits:
· Travel
· Competitive pay
· Simple IRA
· Leadership training and growth opportunities
· Medical, vision and dental insurance plans
· Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays