Estimator

Balco, Inc.•Wichita, KS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Estimator serves as the primary point of contact for customers regarding bid activity in our direct markets. The role is responsible for evaluating project scope and preparing detailed estimates and pricing for each phase, from inception to final working budget approval.

Requirements

Knowledge of construction industry practices and sales processes,
General ability to read, interpret, and understand building plans.
Ability to negotiate and work in the best interest of the company.
Strong organizational, time-management and prioritization skills.
Able to communicate effectively and professionally with team members and customers verbally and in writing.
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
Able to complete work accurately and on time.
Able to work collaboratively with direct team members, or across departments, and work independently as needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, business administration or similar field preferred.
Experience in an Estimating role preferred.
Experience in a role where creation of bids and proposals were a main job responsibility preferred.
Familiarity with contractual requirements and best practices in the construction industry preferred.
Experience using E-Takeoff, Bluebeam, Salesforce, Procore, Planswift or similar systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare takeoffs and material estimates as required per the bidding contract documentations.
Make special pricing for custom systems as needed.
Create project specific notes to identify the needs of a project.
Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) during the bidding stages of the project.
Foster and grow relationships with internal and external customers.
Attend meetings with customers, reps, peers, and management as required.
Regular and routine attendance is required.
This role may require other job duties to be performed. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel in this role.