Estimator

Role Description

The Estimator will be responsible for preparing estimates for commercial maintenance bids by analyzing proposal requirements. The goal is to provide competitive and detailed costs for bid packages. This is a remote position.

• Develop and maintain estimating models, tools, and software.
• Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, specifications, and related documents.
• Identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, specifications, and related documents.
• Calculate costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Present prepared estimates by compiling and displaying numerical and descriptive information in the cost-calculation tool.
• Coordinate and review estimates with the management team to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Respond to questions, provide clarifications, and offer updates based on proposal requirements.
• Maintain the active bid list.
• Assist in preparing studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and related cost estimates.
• Perform conceptual estimates for budgeting purposes for potential clients.
• Collaborate with the Operations department to identify the most advantageous solutions.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy sessions, and presentation meetings as requested by the sales team.
• If the bid is awarded, assist the Operations department in evaluating the scope of work.
• Assist the Operations department in detailing work phases, labor hours, and production units.
• Conduct periodic reviews comparing estimated project costs with actual costs.
• Participate in site visits and travel as required.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of extensive estimating experience, including the ability to estimate various types of projects/contracts.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Familiarity with financial management and project management principles.
• Proven experience in estimation within facilities services preferred.

Company Description

GDI provides best in class integrated, high level, facility maintenance services to The United States and Canada. We have more than 30,000 team members who will effectively contribute to the success of ours and our customer’s businesses. With almost a century of facility service experience, state of the art business practices, environmentally friendly processes and supplies and an established global reputation, we are able to offer unrivaled client experience and satisfaction.