Estimator II

Reports To:  Preconstruction Manager or Senior Estimator
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

Obtains, calculates and compiles data for use in conceptual/bid proposal estimates, preparing routine estimates under general supervision. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that all quantity surveys and pricing are accurate and complete
• Provide support for the development of bidding strategies by debriefing the salesperson of job elements
• Leads the documentation management of the project, ensures all documents are complete and clearly conveys decisions made to sales and operations teams.
• Attend pre-bid meetings to discuss project specifics and scope
• Participate in bid closings and estimate reviews
• Balance workload and assignments to meet deadlines
• Develop a value analysis study by defining alternatives to the proposed scope that are more cost-efficient
• Manage action items from Post Bid and finalize ISEC scope.
• Compute cost estimates for materials, purchased equipment, subcontracted work, production activities and requirements, and labor.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing or activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Important to Have Skills

• Presentation skills (you will need to create and present your estimate costs)
• Willing to adapt to project needs and timeframe (flexibility)
• Able to interpret blueprint drawings (ambiguity)

Minimum Qualifications

 Education/Experience

• 0 – 4 years of experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bids are accurate and profitable
• Basic knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects

• Understands project plans and specifications
• Independently performance most assignments with instruction
• Works autonomously at times
• Seeks guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards
• Engages in company culture
• Open to feedback and flexible to change
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Efficient written and verbal communication skills
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills, detail-oriented

Estimator II:

Preferred Qualifications (in addition to minimum qualifications)

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience

• 4 – 7 years of experience
• Meets all Minimum Qualifications of Estimator I, in addition to the following:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Owns project throughout lifecycle and seeks feedback on estimating variations and project profitability
• Acts as lead estimator on a project team
• Submits bids for jobs with minimal supervision; familiar with different estimating and take-off methods
• Assists with sales strategy to close jobs
• Represents ISEC at GC Scope Reviews
• Intermediate knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects
• Ability to lead an assignment/special project from start to finish
• Makes decisions independently depending on level of complexity
• Functions autonomously most of the time
• Ability to be strategic/think critically and analytically
• Ability to navigate and mitigate risk
• Initiates and maintains relationships with key staff and other departments
• Contributes to the company above and beyond position
• Assist in development/mentoring of Level 1; may have direct reports

Customer Service Skills:

• Demonstrates commitment to deliver outstanding service – both with internal and external customers  
• Takes ownership to personally resolve customer problems (or find someone who can)  
• Listens well, asks clarifying questions, and checks for agreement with customers  
• Committed to following-up with customers in all instances in a timely manner  
• Strong sense of accountability - ensures that you will do what you say that you are going to do  
• Creates a personal connection with customers – smiles, warm greetings, acts friendly and respectful 
• Positive attitude 
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills, detail-oriented