Estimator II

Adams Group - US•North Port, FL

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for preparing and/or coordinating the preparation of full estimates on large and complex projects as required by client’s documents. Provides complete conceptual and total bid price.

Requirements

Associates degree preferred
Construction background and ability to read blueprints and specifications required
Innergy experience required
Average computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and preferably On-Screen Takeoff or similar digital material takeoff computer program)
Experience with social media (i.e. Salesforce or Facebook)
Ability to multi-task
Attention to detail and ability to work with strict and multiple deadlines required
Appearance must be clean and professional
Must have a positive and polite demeanor towards both internal and external customers (both in person and on the phone)
Ability to sit for long periods of time (up to 10 hours per day)
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and employees.
Ability to work under stress, with interruptions and deadlines.
Ability to direct, prioritize, and organize work of self.
Ability to process verbal information and input this information into computer system.
Ability to follow complex instructions.
Ability to master basic skills.
Ability to think logically in following procedures and instructions.
Ability to enter and retrieve data from computer.
Ability to operate modern office business machinery.
Ability to operate phone system.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle for minimum travel.
Ability to converse in calm and friendly manner.
Ability to communicate on the phone.

Responsibilities

Review construction documents to develop an understanding of the required scope of work
Correspond with general contractors, architects, vendors and team members via telephone, email or in person as required
Utilize computer takeoff program to complete onscreen takeoffs of required scope of work.
Input takeoffs into computer
Source material and vendors for custom/non-stock items.
Obtain vendor pricing for outsourced materials and/or labor.
Obtain bids from subcontractors.
Use job folder to compile backup information (vendor pricing, emails)
Prepare cost analysis in computer by recalculating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and overhead costs incurred in the installation of items
Where predetermined standard(s) are not available, makes an estimate
Inform immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items or computer database
Meet with Senior Estimators/Peers/Sales to review takeoff, plans, scope of work and final estimate
Work with Senior Estimators /Peers/Sales to prepare final estimate
Complete overall project estimates using in-house ERP system
Meet with project team to transfer all knowledge once projects are awarded
Networking functions and light travel (which may require evening hours) as requested by your supervisor