Estimator I

ISEC Inc.•San Antonio, TX

100d

About The Position

Obtains, calculates and compiles data for use in conceptual/bid proposal estimates, preparing routine estimates under general supervision. This role is responsible for ensuring that all quantity surveys and pricing are accurate and complete, and provides support for the development of bidding strategies by debriefing the salesperson of job elements. The Estimator I leads the documentation management of the project, ensures all documents are complete and clearly conveys decisions made to sales and operations teams. They attend pre-bid meetings to discuss project specifics and scope, participate in bid closings and estimate reviews, and balance workload and assignments to meet deadlines. Additionally, this role develops a value analysis study by defining alternatives to the proposed scope that are more cost-efficient and manages action items from Post Bid and finalizes ISEC scope. The Estimator I computes cost estimates for materials, purchased equipment, subcontracted work, production activities and requirements, and labor. The role also requires strong customer service skills, demonstrating commitment to deliver outstanding service, taking ownership to personally resolve customer problems, listening well, asking clarifying questions, and checking for agreement with customers. They are committed to following-up with customers in all instances in a timely manner, possess a strong sense of accountability, create a personal connection with customers, and maintain a positive attitude. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing or activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

0 – 4 years of experience
Bids are accurate and profitable
Basic knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects
Understands project plans and specifications
Independently performance most assignments with instruction
Works autonomously at times
Seeks guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards
Engages in company culture
Open to feedback and flexible to change
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Efficient written and verbal communication skills
Strong prioritization and organizational skills, detail-oriented
Strong sense of accountability - ensures that you will do what you say that you are going to do

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Responsibilities

Ensuring that all quantity surveys and pricing are accurate and complete
Provide support for the development of bidding strategies by debriefing the salesperson of job elements
Leads the documentation management of the project, ensures all documents are complete and clearly conveys decisions made to sales and operations teams.
Attend pre-bid meetings to discuss project specifics and scope
Participate in bid closings and estimate reviews
Balance workload and assignments to meet deadlines
Develop a value analysis study by defining alternatives to the proposed scope that are more cost-efficient
Manage action items from Post Bid and finalize ISEC scope.
Compute cost estimates for materials, purchased equipment, subcontracted work, production activities and requirements, and labor.
Demonstrates commitment to deliver outstanding service – both with internal and external customers
Takes ownership to personally resolve customer problems (or find someone who can)
Listens well, asks clarifying questions, and checks for agreement with customers
Committed to following-up with customers in all instances in a timely manner
Creates a personal connection with customers – smiles, warm greetings, acts friendly and respectful