Estimator/Project Manager

Overview

This position works closely with the management team to determine the costs associated with completing the scope of work in a potential tender. This position is responsible for efficiently completing quantity take-offs, preparing cost estimates, organizing bid bonds and communicating with vendors to determine the financial implications of completing a project.

Responsibilities

Estimating:

• Assist with managing bid calendar.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive cost estimates.
• If necessary, refer to previous projects of a similar nature for cost comparison.
• Use Mathematical equations to determine the quantity of material needed.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the scope of work for each project.
• Communicate, receive, and review supplier and subcontractor proposals and pricing.
• Coordinates with the General Contractor on all changes in scope, questions, or clarifications regarding the work during the bidding process.
• Acts as a resource to project management during the award / start-up phase to clarify any issues regarding what was considered in the estimate including materials and methods of construction.
• Seeks input on corrective measures to continuously improve the identification and accuracy of cost figures.
• Acts as a resource for project management by providing cost information and developing cost estimates for changes in the work, during different construction phases.
• Follow-up with General Contractors post-bid.
• Other Estimating duties as required.

Sales:

• Stay current with building development in the local market and surrounding areas and recommend new business and marketing opportunities.
• Contact contractors/developers and other key potential customers in the pursuit of business; identify needs for existing and potential customers to create sales daily.
• Establish new customer relationships.
• Maintain daily log of customer contact along with business and relationship development.
• Accountable for meeting any and all expected sales goals as directed and agreed to by Management.
• Understand company products and services. Stay informed and educated as to product applications and help customers in their selections.
• Ensure branch team works together to meet customer needs and achieves desired results.
• Successfully resolve customer issues timely and professionally and provide customer assistance as needed. This will include on the jobsite, over the phone, etc..
• Maintain positive attitude towards customers and associates.
• Complete work and related paperwork properly and in a timely manner.
• Ensures safety of all employees, seeing that all safety rules are followed, any hazardous conditions are immediately shared with safety personnel.
• Other Sales duties as required.

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Desired Skills/Abilities:

• Effective Time Management Skills
• Professional written and oral communication
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills in Excel, Word, Outlook
• Intermediate computer skills
• Comprehensive mathematical skills
• Demonstrate professionalism.
• Have a sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate initiative.
• Multi-task and set priorities effectively.
• Accomplish goals in a team environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Strive for excellence.
• Possess a positive “can do” attitude.
• Flexible and adaptive to change.

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current North Carolina Driver s License required.
• Ability to obtain industry specific certifications.

 

 

Physical Requirements: (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Occasionally 
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Occasionally 
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Occasionally 
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Rarely
• Talking and hearing to c