Job Description

Summary

The Estimator is responsible for analyzing blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for woodworking projects. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Performs project Take-Offs and reviews drawings and other project information to determine scope, material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists.

· Requests vendor and subcontractor quotes, interpret and process RFI’s, and generate quotes lists by project item and save to project folder.

· Consults with clients, vendors, and designers to request additional information and clarification on project requirements, scope, and value engineering potential.

· Set up projects in operations system, ensuring proper creation of work orders, labor and material budgets, and schedule.

· Organizes project folders in projects directory using all information obtained during estimating and handoff.

· Prepares & submits proposal, scope of work, bid form & all other required bid documentation including price breakouts & value engineering.

· Prepares Post bid scope review documents such as color OST booklet.

· Attend scope review meetings with customers.

· Follows up on submitted bids.

· Prepare awarded projects for handoff presentation to project team.

· Develop & maintain relationships with vendors & customers.

· Participate in project team meetings.

· Supports Project Managers by identifying & quantifying changes in scope and costs, calculating and preparing change orders, vendor quotes, and budget updates, and other tasks as needed.

· Identifies project general condition costs such as travel, field costs, overtime, and others to ensure complete project costs are identified prior to bid submission.

· Identifies project insurance, permit, license, and tax requirements and coordinate with Accounting and Contracts team in order to quantify those costs in the estimate.

· Interfaces with other departments such as Project Management, Engineering, Production, and Installation to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.

· Computes cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.

· Analyzes completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any variances.

· Provides improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future variances between estimated and actual costs.

· Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.

· Mentors and trains newer Estimators in estimating software, procedures, and methodologies.

· May perform the responsibilities of Estimator 1 and 2 and other duties as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Core Requirements:

· Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving.

· Lead - Ability to effectively lead in a team environment, including ability to give directives, maintain professional demeanor, and demonstrate respect for all employees; Ability to use your knowledge and skills to help and train other employees.

· Demonstrate attention to detail, maintain focus, and follow through in completing work tasks.

· Ability to maintain a sense of urgency and complete assigned tasks within deadlines. 

· Ability to read and understand blueprints.

Education And/or Experience:

· Two (2) to four (4) year certificate from college or technical school; or ten (10) or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Extensive prior experience in and strong business knowledge of the construction and woodworking industry required.

Computer Requirements: Estimating requires a high level of proficiency in each of the following software programs:

· Estimating software – i.e. INNERGY is preferred.

· Spreadsheet software – MS Excel

· Word Processing software – MS Word

· Email & Calendar software – MS Outlook

· Internet software – Windows/Internet Explorer

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