Estimator

Overview Salary and Benefits - $60,000 - $85,000 per year The Estimator is responsible for preparing proposals for commercial and industrial fence installation projects. Send out quotations for work and following bid projects for information about low bid contractors. Communicating with customers leads to secure work. Responsibilities Review plans, specifications and related bid documents to determine and understand the scope of work and requirements of projects Develop detailed material and labor estimates for various commercial and industrial fencing projects. Prepare project quotations and submit to potential customers . Updates bid list with pertinent and accurate information daily. Secures and receives purchase orders from customers and creates sales contracts . Prepares start up sheets for order entry, ensuring accuracy. Assist other members of the team, as needed, with a general knowledge of the bidding and quoting process . Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or project managers to discuss and formulate estimates. Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates. Encourage and support marketing strategies, to support and encourage new business. Identify and report improvement opportunities in every aspect of the division. Maintain constant communication with leadership to monitor sales progress. Other responsibilities as directed or assigned. Position Specifications Minimum Education – Bachelor’s degree or related experience. Minimum Experience – 2 – 10 years’ industry experience years preferred. Computer Knowledge – Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word preferred. Bluebeam experience is a plus. Supervision – Reports to VP of Estimating #J-18808-Ljbffr FINITETEK INC