Estimator

Estimator Position

Lawson Drayage, Inc. serves as the oldest and most respected machinery moving and high-tech handling company in the San Francisco Greater Bay Area, Northern California, and Western Nevada. A family business now in its 4th generation, Lawson Drayage is the leader when it comes to rigging and trucking and can also assist our clients with: warehouse storage, machinery moving, installation, relocation, heavy hauling transportation, turnkey relocation, import/export, crating and skidding. We pride ourselves on our quality of work and value the relationships with our customers.

COMPETITIVE WAGES; EXCELLENT BENEFITS- Medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and all eligible dependents); PAID SICK / VACATION / HOLIDAYS; PROFIT-SHARING PLAN!!!

Lawson Drayage is currently seeking an estimator with responsibility of performing job walks, estimating work and customer relations. We are seeking an ambitious, enthusiastic, team-player who is willing to learn how to estimate projects in a fast-paced environment. The candidate who we are searching for must be a must be a self-starter, self-directed, detailed, highly organized individual with a positive, can-do attitude. The Estimator will be responsible but not limited to estimating, scheduling, and budgeting, as required by each project. Customer satisfaction is top priority.

Essential Functions

• Partner and train with senior estimator to learn estimating skills
• Learn how to plan, bid, and oversee projects while following company policies and procedures and stay within time constraints.
• Review proposal specifications and drawings, attend pre-estimate meetings, analyze request for proposals and required contents of estimate to determine the scope of work, and prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for project.
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures.
• Interface with customer and perform job walks
• Measure all access doors and identify "pinch" points that may need to be addressed prior to move
• Understand the job scope process including site logistics, unforeseen and existing conditions, and other issues
• Lead meetings with project team, subcontractors, and customers to develop complete scopes and discuss strategy.
• Formulate job plan and generate quote to send to customer
• Review total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation.
• Communicate effectively through clear and concise means appropriate to the project's goals (verbal, written, and graphics).
• Oversee bid activities, including change orders and revisions.
• Dispatch work with proper rigging equipment
• Review work orders in order to invoice customer.
• Develop and maintain productive customer and subcontractor relationships
• Perform regular site visits to on-going projects to support operations and enhance the customer communication and experience
• Track awarded contracts as required – may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit; procuring materials on major work items.
• Solicit subcontractor and/or vendor quotes, and evaluate them for scope and qualifications.
• Input estimate data into appropriate software.
• Keep project team well informed of changes within the organization.
• Research and promote continuous improvement in developing more efficient estimating methods.

Qualifications

• 2 years of estimating experience in millwright services, machinery moving an/or rigging
• General knowledge of rigging trade, commercial, or industrial projects Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.)
• Knowledge of estimating techniques, engineering disciplines, and sub-trade (preferred)
• Ability to read and accurately interpret construction documents and plans (drawings, specifications, contracts/general conditions) at all levels of design
• Must be highly articulate, organized, and have a clear and analytical approach to problem solving as well as strong decision-making abilities.
• Must be able to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and work on multiple concurrent projects.
• Must be punctual, dependable, and have excellent written, verbal and customer service skills

Physical Requirements

• Majority of work is performed in an office environment, however frequent travel to potential job sites and client locations will be necessary
• Must be able to read blueprints, schematics and other documents
• Must be able to perform tasks requiring frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting in order to evaluate equipment and potential entry/exit points

Upon offer, the Company conducts a comprehensive pre-employment background check, physical and drug test. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties, responsibilities, or activities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lawson Drayage is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to promoting an environment of respect, diversity, and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities