Estimator

Complete Fence•Batavia, IL

10d•$70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Commercial Estimator is the backbone of our company, ensuring that the sales and operations teams can function seamlessly. This role requires a highly detail-oriented individual with an unwavering commitment to accuracy. The primary objective is to bid so swiftly and precisely that our producers are constantly challenged to find enough projects to keep up with the workload. Beyond speed and accuracy, the estimator is crucial in setting up bids for success by being thorough, timely, and customer-focused. The ideal candidate thrives in a computer-based environment and takes pride in producing as many accurate takeoffs as possible. Mission and Values: Our employees must embrace our company’s core values, focus, and be mission-minded toward our vision of creating abundant opportunity through shared victory. They must approach each day with an unrelenting pursuit of excellence and undying grit. We seek to employ good folks who show their unpretentious, selfless, fun, and gracious ways from their core.

Requirements

Understanding and experience using on-screen takeoff software (Stack experience preferred) and CAD software
Expertise with analytic tools, such as spreadsheets and database managers
Proficiency in mathematics, statistics, and data analysis
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
Familiarity with analyzing requirement data to develop material and cost estimates for large projects
Must have the ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions at the level necessary to accomplish the job
Must maintain regular attendance, exhibit positive and professional conduct
Capable of working with minimal supervision
Must be able to relate positively and favorably to customers and employees and to work cooperatively with others.
Must be able and willing to learn and acquire knowledge in the field on an ongoing basis and grow and develop as a professional thru personal development, ongoing education, and on-the-job experiences
Must perform the Essential Functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Project Estimation Run takeoffs, sift blueprints, and identify the scope of work
Procure material lists/quotes using in-house technology and vendors
Compose project summary and proposal
Work with bidding tools and operations team to determine appropriate labor and markup.
Participate in the RFI process to ensure timely and accurate bids to maintain relationships and ask questions with sales goals in mind.
Submit bid and backup documentation to the sales team or GC as needed
Find creative and value-engineered solutions that play into company favor and work to solve customer problems, make your proposal stand out, and get the last look
Sales Support Maintain per-foot pricing for all fences
Maintain cost estimating tools and project documentation backup organization and accessibility.
Provide Proposals and submit bids for sales as needed
Maintain the ability to rapidly provide sales/BD with pricing for various fence items
Maintain relationships with material vendors
Seek and find new vendors and possible efficiencies in order to win more projects.
Communicate: be a steward of excellent, clear, and consistent communication from bid invite to submittal.
Participate in bid prioritization meetings with sales staff to ensure communication is upheld.
Follow up (shared responsibility with sales team) Pre-Work together with sales representatives to identify all bidders and ensure the bid makes it to all possible clients.
Post-meticulously seek to uncover results to determine overall accuracy and better gauge market.
Preconstruction/handoff Participate in an efficient, consistent and complete handoff with operations staff, including all necessary and relevant paperwork required for all awarded projects.
Ensure accurate, concise, consistent, and comprehensive turn in of all take offs, material lists, vendor quotes, project estimates, and submittals as needed for “involved” awarded projects.
Be available and able to answer questions and as a liaison between sales and operations staff for all “involved” awarded projects.