What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost estimator position at Quest Resource LLC.?

Our client is the largest commercial furniture dealer in the world, with over 77 years of experience and more than 425 full-time employees across the country.

We are the preeminent Steelcase dealer in the United States and support a list of more than 500 manufacturers. We partner with best-in-class architects, designers, brokers, craftsmen, and manufacturers to deliver proven workspace solutions.

With creative and cost-effective results, we address business challenges and activate brands.

Job Description

Overview

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Currently seeking an experienced Labor Cost Estimator in our Secaucus, NJ office to join our team. The Labor Cost Estimator projects and controls labor costs by collecting and studying information;

controlling installation & delivery costs.

Key Responsibilities

Experienced Labor cost estimator must be able to create labor budgets for delivery and installation of furniture systems, architectural walls and ancillary product.

Steelcase is the main manufacturer so experience in Steelcase is preferred but knowledge of multiple vendors is critical.

Able to read and understand furniture systems and floor plans.
Understands how different systems are assembled in the field.
Able to put together a Schedule and understand the timeline of a project start to finish.
Able to apply manpower to a project as per the schedule and budget.
Able to work with others in a collaborative setting, work with scheduling team and PM to make sure jobs come in on budget.
Able to go to job sites for bid walk throughs.

Qualifications

5 years of experience of dealing with purchase orders, order entry, invoicing, and payroll or other relevant experience
5 years of experience in logistics, asset management and project management
Must be able to read and understand a BOL and installation worksheet of products
Proficient with Office 365; intermediate skills in Excel and Power Point and able to learn new systems quickly
Experience with Hedberg and Procore
Excellent follow-up skills and must be responsive to senior management and other internal / external clients
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Detail-oriented, well-organized, and accurate
Team player attitude
Willing to work overtime, if necessary

Additional Information

Competitive benefits and compensation package offered