The Estimating department is responsible for (a) the timely and accurate completion of proposals, proposal revisions, and pricing-related change orders, (b) the central control point for scope of work and margin management and (c) effective support/consultation with sales in the selling process.
The Estimator will work on-site from our Villa Rica, GA office.
Each Estimator within the Estimating Department shall prepare accurate, timely estimates and proposals.
In producing accurate and timely estimates, the Estimator will review plans and specifications, clarify conditions and requirements with customers, understand basic components of construction costs, prepare basic take offs, prepare standard limited lump sum proposals, and in certain circumstances follow up with the customer on status of proposal.
The Estimator will also be responsible for producing detailed drawings and material cut lists for Door and Hallway packages for Production, Installers and Project Managers.
Key Measures of success include:
High repeat order rate/ High net promoter score from Customers
Be a department of professionals
Industry Leading Service Attributes
Provide initial Proposals on a 1 week lead time; 3 day lead time on minor updates
Highly Responsive Communication with Customers, Sales, and Operations
Highly Effective Follow Up/ Follow Through on questions and commitments
Highly Effective Checking Function
High estimate cost accuracy rate
Close ratio in excess of 25%
Partner/ Support sales to achieve both sales and margin annual targets
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor's Degree in business or construction sciences.
Work experience may be accepted in leu of degree.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a general contractor or subcontractor construction company.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in estimating in the commercial construction, Metal Roofing & Structural Systems preferred.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge of Commercial Roofing & Structural Systems (Metal Systems preferred)
Knowledge of construction business practices.
Knowledge of Storage Doors and Hallway Systems.
Familiarity with IBC and local building codes.
Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to learn and utilize technology (Building Design Programs, Google Earth, Microsoft CRM).
Ability to communicate at numerous levels internal and external to the company.
Excellence in oral and written communication in English.
PHYSICAL AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Able to talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Able to work at a computer station for up to 8 hours per day.
Able to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
Reasonable accommodations are made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
OTHER
Displays attention to detail.
Produces error-free work.
Is deadline-oriented.
Makes sure that customers' requests come first.
Is a self-starter who thinks of innovative, faster ways to accomplish tasks.
Works with minimal supervision.
Is flexible and able to adapt to our dynamic environment.
Relates well to all kinds of people, builds constructive and effective relationships using diplomacy and tact.
A creative problem solver who will use common sense in understanding detailed instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Consistently exhibits and displays the company’s values of “Own It.
Can Do.
Act in Love.
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Own It – Commitment to customer, the company, and each other.
Can Do – Pursuing continuous improvement.
Act in Love – Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.
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