Date Posted: 9/14/2023 1:48:41 PM
City, State: Roanoke, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Salary (USD): $45,000 - $55,000
Description
Position Details:
Title: Estimator
Location: Roanoke, VA
Shift: Mon-Fri, 8a-5p
Compensation: $45k-$55k depending on qualifications and experience!
Benefits: Health and dental coverage, 401K, paid holidays, generous PTO, and more!
Travel: Very little travel may be required, <10%
Position Description:
As an Estimator with the company, you will prepare bids and written proposals based upon specifications provided directly by the customer and/or from the Business Development Managers. This position requires the ability to handle multiple tasks to meet customer-mandated time schedules.
• Assists in the bids and proposals process to estimate costs and prepares detailed written proposals and compliance matrices.
• Determines material quantities and labor required for total job cost. This is accomplished using tables and data established within the department and obtaining quotations from suppliers and/or subcontractors.
• Works with Purchasing to maintain accurate material costs on the shelter bid forms.
• Works with Human Resources to maintain accurate labor costs on the shelter bid summary sheet.
• Assists the Business Development Managers with follow-ups by phone on previous quotations submitted to the customer.
• Checks and confirms that customer specifications and purchase orders are in acknowledgement of written proposals.
• Performs other tasks as required from the Bids and Proposals Manager.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is someone with a background in construction, framing, roofing, etc. with a general understanding of electrical concepts.
• One-year certificate or Associate's degree from a college or technical school preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints.
• Overall knowledge of construction and/or power distribution/electrical preferred.
• Basic knowledge of algebra and geometry and mathematical formulas.
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