Senior Estimator

JOB DUTIES / GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The senior estimator is responsible for preparing estimates with the pre-construction team. Assist sales team with business operations via maintaining and fostering strong relationships with a select customers, assist sales team members’ technical and project estimating capabilities.   

Estimating / Pre-Construction Services:

• Projects range from conceptual budgets, plan and spec projects, owner direct design build projects and special projects as defined.
• Reviews project plans and specifications and coordinates with the team to confirm complete scope.
• Reviews equipment selections and confirms proper site surveys are completed on design build, owner direct, and prime projects.
• Identifies risk issues and their order of magnitude on design build projects to include voltages and fitment.
• Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information and pricing.
• Prepares instructions to bidders, bid form and other bid solicitation information as required.
• Provide complete mechanical estimates including material and labor take-offs, equipment quotes, subcontractor quotes, and written proposals.
• Perform On-Screen Computer Generated Take-offs for Sheetmetal and Hydronic Piping Systems.
• Attend job walks and site visits for select customers or in support of various pre-construction services proposals/projects
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with Managers, Sales & Pre-Con Staff, operations persons, and other administrative team members.
• Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information & pricing
• Prepare conceptual budgets based on minimal information
• Reviews general conditions, schedules, scopes of work, hoisting plans, site logistics and other exhibits as required
• Build effective relationships with customers, design teams, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company’s core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations
• Provide needed information to other departments and management to ensure jobs are completed on time, within budget, contractually compliant [Cooperative Purchasing], and fulfilling customer expectations
• Complete Quality Assurance analysis on projects to prevent call backs and warranty work
• Attend weekly Sale/Pre-Con Coordination and High Risk Meetings as required

Sales and Marketing:

• Foster and build positive customer relationships with a select number of organizations via frequent visits and interactions with all levels of organizational facilities decision makers
• Prepare and present professional and highly accurate proposals that provide clear technical solutions, financial viability, and overall cost savings.
• Understand select clients services needs and requirements ensuring timely response to all requirements.
• Attend periodic marketing events, conferences, and tradeshows to promote company capabilities and foster customer relationships.
• Develop a working knowledge of all existing cooperative purchasing and organizational specific contracts and other procurement tools to maximize efficient project delivery
• Communicate customer perceptions by gathering customer feedback and sharing information with project/field managers and sales team.
• Initiate new projects with architects, engineers, owners, and general contractors
• Assist in the sales process as needed to include initial customer introductions or various meetings to propose a specific project.  

Other:

• Key resource to maintain and enhance quality across all existing lines of business
• Provide vital input to management as needed to assess and recommend expansion into new lines of business
• Furnish specialized mentorship and guidance to designated areas of the business and personnel as requested by management
• Maintain credentials and certifications via continuing education to advance and institutionalize industry best practices

Continuing Development:

• Research and maintain technological excellence in the mechanical trade
• Initiate suggestions for company-wide process improvements