Estimator

Job Title: Estimator

Department: Sales

Reports To: Project Manager

Last Updated: 05/23/2023

Job Summary

Position requires extensive knowledge of insulation project estimating; a proven track record of completing projects on time and within budget, as well as producing excellent customer satisfaction.  As a Project Estimator, you will be expected to thrive in a fast-paced environment able to write up estimates as well as on site and on the phone. You will need to balance client needs and requests. Work alongside project managers keeping the team informed and up to date while ensuring the client understands each step in the project process. This position requires an extremely organized, efficient, and effective individual. Hours of working are Monday through Friday.

Education and Experience

    • Minimum experience: 1 year or more

    • Required Industry Experience (Construction, Insulation, Trades)

    • Knowledge of reading construction blueprints and specifications.

    • Prior quote or estimate creation experience

    • Prior design experience

    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

    • Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism

    • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

    • Ability to perform complex calculations, capable of performing “what if” analyses

    • Capable of calculating square footage and detailed measurements

    • Ability to reconfigure measurements to change designs

    • Modify the estimate per customer or sales manager requests

    • Able to quickly create and modify take-offs or large projects

    • Proficient in Office Software like word processing, spreadsheets, data base and presentation software

    • Capable of compiling professional sales estimates

    • Exceptional customer service, communication, and organizational skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • As an Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing bids and sending them out via email.

    • The Estimator will focus on developing take-offs correctly and completely while ensuring that pricing is accurate and   

       within company guidelines

    • Work closely with customers to gather specific needs, design the configuration of the product(s) and generate an 

       estimate containing all customer requirements

    • Work closely with project managers

    • Visit customer sites to verify measurements and perform preliminary site safety inspections

    • Verify that estimate contains the correct products and quantities

    • Recommend changes to the design and incorporate any changes requested by the customer

    • Respond to customer and sales team questions concerning details on the estimate and/or design

    • Review the estimate with the sales team to ensure that data is accurate, that all components of the design are   

       captured and properly charged Modify the estimate per customer or sales manager requests Provide estimates on

      change orders for current projects Respond to customer and sales team questions concerning details on the estimate

  Work Environment

• Most work takes place in an indoor office setting equipped with a computer, desk, phone, and other typical office equipment. The equal amount of work occurs in the field and worksites. Travel to other locations is frequently required.