Estimator I

Description

• Participates in customer meetings may be alongside a more senior MAREK representative.
• Prepare and update project budgets and bid reports.
• Obtain current construction documents for projects related to MAREK’s scope of work for pricing accordingly.
• Champions MAREK’s Safety program.
• Prepare shop drawings, product submittals and other project related information for distribution to project team.
• Analyze historical costs and evaluate effectiveness of current pricing information. Consult with team members when discrepancies are found in cost data.
• Coordinates project field measurements and product orders in a timely manner and in line with MAREK standard operating procedures for collaboration between team members.
• Builds rapport quickly with new contacts and begins building credibility and a network of customer contacts.
• Breaks down all expenses (including labor, materials, equipment, and other resources), factors in the schedule, risks or constraints, customer relationship, supplier relationships, market pricing, other bidders, and plans the project budget.
• Effectively assesses and prioritizes opportunities to bid as well as evaluate project’s potential profitability.
• Invests time learning the industry and who the players are, including customers and competitors.
• Reviews plan, drawings, specifications, schedule, and may visit construction site to note geographic features, site access, logistics for material staging, etc.
• Accurately details proposals and assesses all factors of MAREK’s project scope which may affect cost, including probable scope which may have been left out or is unspecified.
• Communicates with clients to obtain and evaluate any additional job specific information, including walking prospective jobs with customers to resolve potential design issues.
• Assist team members with material orders, sub-contractor payments, project questions, and any other general assistance that will prevent production delays.

Requirements

• Strong relationship building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of construction practices and project management methods.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Maintain knowledge of wall assemblies, ceiling assemblies, and other drywall methods utilized as passive fire protection systems.
• Field experience or exposure a plus.
• 2+ years of progressive experience in the construction industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field of study or high school diploma/GED with equivalent work experience.
• Experience or exposure to estimating, scheduling, and/or project management technology a plus. (Quick Bid, On-Screen Take-Off, Project Management and blueprint collaboration software such as Blue Beam Revu, Plan Grid, etc.)
• Experience with Architectural AutoCAD detailer preferred.
• Strong numerical and reasoning skills.
• Ability to multi-task

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance