Estimator

Kosmos Corp•Chicago, IL

8h•$200,000

About The Position

Growing Company in Chicago. has a need for 2 Estimators in Commercial Construction. - Base + bonus + benefits, package can go to $200K - Bids: Responding to RFPs, preparing bids, and securing commercial and industrial roofing jobs - Relationships: Developing relationships with new customers and existing customers - Sales Pipeline: Responsible for identifying additional sales opportunities from preventative maintenance and service calls. Specific Objectives: · Estimating and Bidding: o Review and understand scope of work and project specifications from architectural drawings, specifications and other pertinent bid documents. o Compute labor and material cost estimates and itemized lists of materials o Prepare quotations / bids for negotiated Re-Roofing or Consultant Re-Roofing from field information. o Assist in updating and improving estimation and bidding process to reflect changes in market and business conditions. · Product and Purchasing: o Work closely with manufacture representatives to request current material pricing and assembly letters. o Stay current with industry standards, processes, and techniques. · Customer Satisfaction / Business Development: o Maintain good relationships and communication with prime contractors, owners, staff, and manufacturers to increase sales and customer satisfaction. · Projects: o Work with project management to smoothly transition accepted proposals into active projects. o Maintain accurate and up to date project files.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret specifications, bid documents, and perform project takeoffs.
Ability to compile and prepare project submittals.
Analytical: Ability to work with mathematical concepts and spreadsheets that use formulas for basic calculations and ratio analyses.
Project Management: Strong attention to detail and organizational, administrative, logistical, and communication skills.
Data management: Most project documents are managed electronically. Proficiency with software technology including Excel and Word is a must. DataForma is a plus.
Must be able to pass a pre-hire criminal background check.
1+ years experience in Commercial Construction

Nice To Haves

DataForma is a plus.

Responsibilities

Responding to RFPs, preparing bids, and securing commercial and industrial roofing jobs
Developing relationships with new customers and existing customers
Identifying additional sales opportunities from preventative maintenance and service calls
Review and understand scope of work and project specifications from architectural drawings, specifications and other pertinent bid documents.
Compute labor and material cost estimates and itemized lists of materials
Prepare quotations / bids for negotiated Re-Roofing or Consultant Re-Roofing from field information.
Assist in updating and improving estimation and bidding process to reflect changes in market and business conditions.
Work closely with manufacture representatives to request current material pricing and assembly letters.
Stay current with industry standards, processes, and techniques.
Maintain good relationships and communication with prime contractors, owners, staff, and manufacturers to increase sales and customer satisfaction.
Work with project management to smoothly transition accepted proposals into active projects.
Maintain accurate and up to date project files.
Calculate pricing and cost impacts for change orders.
Team coordination