Estimator - Renovations

Position Title: Renovation Estimator Major Objectives and Outcomes Expected Alan Simonini Homes is a prominent home building company. Its mission is to build and deliver homes and renovations of excellent quality and exceptional value while providing clients with a positive and rewarding home building experience. The renovation estimator is responsible for helping sales bring potential prospects to contract as well as provide the superintendent proper information with which to complete the project within budget. The estimator also helps to maintain the integrity of the projects gross margin by cost coding of invoices and updating job cost reports on a routine basis. Reports to The position holder reports to the Renovation Lead Estimator and Renovation President. Other key managers/employees interacting with the jobholder include: Team Leader(s), all team members (Sales, Design, Accounting, Construction and Management). Essential Work Activities General Duties: Create, maintain and update the following for renovation projects: Specifications Estimates Additional work authorizations Trade partner and bid lists Cost reports (monthly) Customer statements, allowance recaps and invoices (monthly) Maintain and update the following databases and templates for renovation projects: Trade partner database (existing and new trades/suppliers) Schedule templates Estimating database, including unit costs Specification templates Generate and Maintain purchase orders Research prices and trades for competitors Code invoices for jobs estimated - working with accounting and construction to assure accuracy Close out job with the builder Client Proposals Participate in pre-estimating client meetings with sales to gather information on specifications and options. Create budget estimates and detailed estimates Create and send out bid packages to trade partners to obtain multiple bids for client proposals and estimates Assimilate information into estimate and proposal package. Review estimate with supervisor and superintendent for accuracy. Present proposals and options with sales and/or design as needed Obtain and carry out permitting / zoning process with each city/county jurisdiction, as necessary. Additional Responsibilities Work closely with internal team members (sales, construction, design, accounting, and management, as needed) Work with government office officials (permitting), architects, developers, designers, clients, and trade partners / suppliers, as needed Attend weekly team meetings builder meetings Always look for ways to help make the estimating department more efficient Help with process improvements Required Skills, Traits and Attitudes Good listening, communication, and organizational skills Working knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, outlook, publisher, and access Patient individual with the ability to stay focused for extended periods of time Self-motivated, detailed oriented, problem solver, that teams and works well with others Education/Experience Prior residential estimating experience preferred. Schedule 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Education Bachelor's (Preferred) Work Location In person #J-18808-Ljbffr Simonini Homes