Estimator - Comarco

PDHGroup • Rock Township, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Estimator is part of the Sales and Estimating team, which builds and maintains business relationships with developers and general contractors to bid and sell projects. The team analyzes potential projects to determine material and cost requirements while maintaining design and functionality integrity. The role is based at Comarco in Fenton, Missouri, and is primarily performed in an office environment, with occasional off-site meetings, jobsite visits, and customer locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Able to stand and/or sit for extended periods while reviewing plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to communicate in a friendly and professional manner with customers and team members.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, coworkers, and customers.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, primarily Excel.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Willingness to learn to read architectural plans and specifications.
• Ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with general contractors to develop leads and relationships, discuss upcoming opportunities, and secure project bid commitments, contracts, and/or letters of intent.
• Review project documents, including architectural drawings, specifications, addenda, and correspondence from architects and general contractors.
• Complete take-offs for material categories such as wood doors, hollow metal doors and frames, finish hardware, and specialty products to determine required types and quantities.
• Prepare material recaps by category and detail for manufacturer representatives to obtain project-specific quotes and/or discount structures.
• Prepare summary recaps of costs for each material type, labor, applicable taxes, and contingency costs.
• Review and update estimating files for handoff to the assigned project manager.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Medical, prescription, and dental benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement program.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED