Construction Estimator

Description

• Solicits feedback throughout the lifecycle of the project to improve future estimates and bids
• Predicts the effects of key variables on productivity and the bottom line
• Conducts effective and creative post bid follow-up with decision-makers, including face to face, to close the deal
• Effectively transfers project knowledge acquired during estimating and bidding phases to production team, including both project manager and field leadership
• Takes into account an estimate’s downstream impacts to project management and production
• Assumes a safety leadership role and gains the respect of peers, crew and customers for safety leadership
• Effectively assesses and prioritizes opportunities both current and future opportunities to bid; knows and factors in projects on the horizon and knows which ones to bid
• Works closely with potential suppliers, manufacturers and subcontractors on quotes
• Owns customer relationships on both an individual customer and organizational customer basis (i.e. individual representatives as well as client company as a whole)
• Builds and maintains an active presence in the market (through relationships, relevant association involvement, events, seminars, customer events and meetings, etc.)
• Addresses safety issues within Marek and with the customer, regardless of origin or cause, leading to a positive resolution
• Champions Marek’s safety program
• Partners with project management, field leaders and customer to plan pre-job, including identifying and resolving potential scope, schedule, sequence, budget, safety, material staging or manpower issues, and developing appropriate internal cost code structure
• Coaches other Estimators on safety
• Trains and mentors new estimators; reviews estimates from trainees to ensure accurate and concise quotes are submitted
• Identifies and pursues target customers and projects in alignment with Marek goals
• Breaks down all expenses (including labor, materials, equipment and other resources), factors in the schedule, any risks or constraints, customer relationship, supplier relationships, market pricing and other bidders and plans the project budget
• Reviews plan, drawings, specifications, schedule and may visit construction site to note geographic features, site access, logistics for material staging, etc.
• Accurately assesses all factors of project scope which may affect cost, including probable scope which may have been left out or is unspecified
• Demonstrates commitment to safety on the jobsite through leading or collaborating on toolbox talks, stretch and flex, and by recognizing and remediating safety hazards on jobsite walks
• Influences recommendations, project scope, decision criteria, schedule, etc. on the front end to best position Marek and customer for win-win outcomes
• Develops creative solutions to negotiate and add value (value engineering, packaging multiple Marek trades, etc.)
• Creates and maintains close, trusting relationships with both current and potential customers, even when there is not an active project

Requirements

• Learns audiences, captures undivided attention and delivers creative interactive presentations
• Field experience a plus
• Able to travel to branch offices and construction jobsites.
• Strong relationship building skills
• Able to perform work indoors in an office environment, regardless of whether cubicle, open office or private office.
• Expert in construction practices and estimating methods
• Understands the business, our industry and trade, and how to maximize Marek’s competitive advantage during the estimating and bidding process
• Improves accuracy, consistency and speed of take-offs
• Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop, for extended periods of time creating, composing and reviewing documents and spreadsheets.
• Able to hear oral communication either in person or on equipment such as telephone or mobile phone.
• Strong numerical and reasoning skills
• Able to work in fast paced environment with high daily pressure to meet deadlines.
• Understands and articulates customer’s safety program and expectations
• Able to communicate verbally, in a clear manner.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Outlook, Word and Excel
• Able to operate office equipment, including telephone, mobile phone, photocopier, fax machine, scanner and calculator.
• Able to effectively bundle Marek’s products and services for a market advantage
• Consistently secures profitable and/or strategic customers and projects; able to successfully close highly complex deals
• Strong experience with estimating, scheduling and/or project management technology (Quick Bid, On-Screen Take-Off, project management and blueprint collaboration software such as Bluebeam, PlanGrid, etc.)
• Cultivates intelligence on the market and project, including the competitor landscape, and utilizes to effectively price and compete for business
• Able to work a varied schedule to complete projects and meet deadlines in response to changing demands.
• Able to access and navigate construction jobsites periodically. This can include climbing stairs and/or ladder
• Is recognized by customers for being an expert in the market, as well as for responsiveness, follow-through and ability to listen and address concerns
• Senses and seizes business opportunities which create win-win outcomes for Marek and customer
• Proven track record developing new customers and selling projects to both new and existing customers
• Project management experience preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field of study or High School Diploma/GED with equivalent work experience
• 5+ years progressive experience in commercial construction industry selling, estimating, pricing and closing projects, preferably in general contracting or drywall and interiors
• Manages time and abilities to deliver an on-time bid

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance