NES Estimator

Nefco•East Hartford, CT

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 and provide complete conceptual and total bid price.

Requirements

Demonstrate strong ability to work in fast paced, high pressure environment
Excellent computer skills and capability to adeptly operate Eclipse, Microsoft Office Suite and any other software required
Strong customer service skills
Maintain excellent regular attendance, punctuality to ensure a high-quality and timely response for customers
Must perform work accurately and with a sense of urgency and integrity while paying strict attention to detail
3-5 years of work experience
Keyboarding
Converse verbally on phone and in person
Identify and check written documents in mail and on computer
Must be able to see and interpret computer images

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate requests for estimates and project quotes, as needed
Prepare weekly bid calendar and ensure timely completion of estimates
Prepare and review estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy.
Create job folders
Input take-offs of construction documents
Review construction documents and understand scope of work to bid
Obtain pricing for materials
Obtain bids from subcontractors
Prepare cost analysis in NEFCO’s Enterprise Resource Planning System, Eclipse, by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead cost incurred in the installation of strut grid projects.
Make an estimate where predetermined standards are not available
Inform immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items or computer database
Develop and maintain cost data, including labor, equipment, and production rates
Maintain estimating procedures and guidelines
Develop and maintain resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors
Attend branch meetings