AWP Safety

Estimator

LocationSanta Ana, CA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Company Description

AWP Safety is a rapidly growing national safety services provider committed to protecting our customers’ people, businesses, and time. AWP Safety is America’s Traffic Control Leader, representing nearly every major public utility: electric, gas, and telecommunications. The company’s capabilities include work zone flagging, design and engineering for transportation management plans, equipment sales, rental, and 24/7 support. We are committed to keeping people safe. That includes drivers, pedestrians, workers, and everyone else at a site we serve. To succeed in this mission, we employ safety experts and well-trained crews. America’s roads and work zone professionals need and deserve AWP Safety protection.


Job Description

The Estimator position will be in office at either our Riverside or Santa Ana branch locations, and will service our Southern California locations, including but not limited to Poway, Santa Ana, and Riverside branches. The Estimator’s responsibilities and essential functions include researching, coordinating, creating and tracking quotes for the portfolio of services, rentals and products. This position is an active, hands-on role focusing on ensuring quotes or bids are made on all possible opportunities - growing existing accounts, and meeting or exceeding sales and margin targets. The position is an essential part of the team, supporting the day-to-day activities of the business at the branch and regional level.


Key Responsibilities

Search, download, and review bidding opportunity information for upcoming projects with our scope of work / rentals / products via internet sites, bid calendars, prime contractor invitations, leads from account managers, and other bid opportunity sources.
Analyze all available information to compile into a proposal estimate. Do takeoffs, build quotes, compile bidders lists, confirm bidding status, send out quotes, follow up with customers, and track the success of quotes.
Complete proposals including bid documents, determining the project’s scope, and evaluating special conditions affecting the proposal (including site conditions, access, personnel, and equipment needs). Understand projects and all requirements. Determine key variables for cost and other estimates. Prepare estimates based on time, labor requirements, equipment costs, and specifications.
Provide estimating support to other estimators and branches depending on business and bid opportunity volume of the branches involved.
Contact current and potential customers in a sales capacity
Provide project management and cost tracking support on awarded projects for assigned branches.
Work with branch sales team on sales opportunities in conjunction with contract services.
Work with purchasing department on getting the best price for materials
Work with team members on sales/bid strategies
Assist with branch inventory organization, tracking, and record keeping
Assist with any other sales related tasks and other duties as assigned.
Review market conditions and competitors to understand where we fit in the market - price and capabilities, etc.
Complete other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned by Estimating Manager and Branch Managers.
Participate in peer mentoring and on-the-job training.
Perform all other duties as assigned.


Pay for this role: $75k-85k or BOE


Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required
1 year of relevant experience required; 2+ years strongly preferred
Traffic Control / Signage industry preferred or construction industry experience required
Understanding of the RFP/bidding/quoting process
Experience partnering with sales and operations teams
Trainable on various systems as essential functions of role
Ability and willingness to adapt to changing processes and introduction of technology
Organized with an intense focus on accuracy and attention to detail
Problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to develop, foster, and manage customer relationships
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Products (Excel, Word) - MS Dynamics strongly preferred
Knowledge of Safety Standards and MUTCD preferred
Strong ability to build and maintain customer relationships.
Must maintain a current, valid driver's license and a clean driving record, free of suspension or revocation. (Any position that requires the individual to drive an AWP vehicle and/or be present at an AWP worksite for any reason is considered a safety sensitive position).
Commitment to adhering to and promoting safe workplace practice.


Additional Information

Comprehensive benefits package including three medical plan options and two dental plan options, along with additional benefits such as Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage.
Eligibility for benefits starts on the 1st of the month following your hire date.
Company-paid life insurance coverage.
Company-paid long-term disability (LTD) insurance.
Availability of Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Participation in the 401(k) retirement plan.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

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