Regional Estimator

What we do:
Rain for Rent moves water every day. We are the leading provider of temporary liquid handling solutions and are known for our systems engineering expertise, ability to tackle complex jobs cost effectively, and providing high value to organizations with critical liquid management issues. Our experienced teams, backed by skilled engineers, are continually working to redefine what is expected from a liquids handling provider by developing new equipment and harnessing technology for the most demanding environments. Our Rain for Rent solutions exceed customers’ expectations for service and quality for their water-handling, irrigation and temporary liquid-storage problems. We strive to effectively and efficiently complete projects safely, on time and right the first time.
To learn more about us please check out our website here.
Rain for Rent’s employees are proud to work for this family owned business which has been in business for more than 80 years. We are committed to providing consistent, quality products and services to customers across the U.S., Canada and the UK from more than 65 locations. Honesty and integrity are valued at Rain for Rent and employees are committed to exceeding expectations for service and quality to our customers.
As a Regional Estimator, you will be responsible for the overall large project cost and price estimating to include mining for new and upcoming project bidding. Provides project application, installation, operation, risk training, and mentoring to the inside and outside sales team to win profitable projects. Works with customers and RFR internal resources to analyze construction documents, specifications, proposals, and other materials to prepare safe and profitable projects.
Duties Include:

• Utilizes ZOHO, Construct Connect and Industrial Info Resources (IIR) to identify significant opportunities on large projects.
• Collaborates with the Branch Manager and Sales Team to manage the bid/quote process for significant opportunities.

• Studies specifications to assist the operations team in planning procedures for job execution on basis of starting, completion times, work environment, and staffing requirements for each phase of construction.
• Collaborates with Fleet and Engineering to ensure equipment in the quote is within scope requirements and available during the specified time period.
• Researches construction documents and analyzes specifications to determine estimated costs.
• Produce scope of work/schedule/installation process.
• Review bid requirements and coordinate contract terms and conditions.
• Include value-engineering ideas on bids.
• Submits 100% of bids and budgets in a timely manner.
• Obtains clarification on plans and specifications from architects, project managers, and engineers when necessary.
• Develops unit costs accurately.
• Attends project site pre-bid meetings and site tours as needed.
• Accurately assesses and plans takeoff workload.
• Performs accurate, thorough, and timely quantity takeoffs using company format, detail, and coding for all project documents.
• Develops and analyzes value engineering and management analysis options.
• Competencies required: application engineering, product performance, ZOHO

What we offer:

• Advancing your career through company provided training and development
• A competitive base salary
• Nine paid holidays and paid time off program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employees also participate in excellent Benefits including: Medical, dental, vision and a matching 401k plan

When you join the Rain for Rent team, you will have the opportunity to make friends in the course of doing good business and can contribute positively to your community. The choice is easy. Join the Rain for Rent team today!
Rain for Rent is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and other statuses protected by law.
Estimated Rate of Pay: $95,000-$110,000

Experience
Required

• 5 years related engineering, job costing and/or sales experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Sales experience in construction rentals preferred

Education
Required

• Bachelors or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $95,000 - $110,000