Estimator

Position Description – Estimator

Reports to: Stephanie Miller

Department: Estimating

Key Contacts: GC/customers, Sales, Estimating, Finance, Administration, Project Management

Direct Reports: Stephanie Miller and Ed Palmedo – Regional Manager

Indirect Reports: Nick Karasek – Business Development

Location: Sterling, VA – Mid-Atlantic Region

Main Purpose:

Estimators will be tasked with qualitative and quantitative estimating on Wall Protection and Wall Panel Scopes, mainly in the industry Healthcare, Higher Education, Large Scale Hospitality, Research, and Bio-Pharma sectors.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties:

· Estimating Platform for On-screen Take offs

· Composing Proposal for projects Estimated.

· Submits proposals to General Contractors (GCs) through MS Outlook and other online portals and Building Connected.

· Maintains accurate data by logging bid details accurately

· Scan documents and keep the electronic folder up to date pertaining to a specific job.

Required Outcomes:

· MS Word (using keyboard shortcuts, print-to-pdf, etc.)

· MS Excel a MUST

· PlanSwift Platform a PLUS

· BlueBeam Platform a PLUS

· AutoCAD a PLUS

· Web applications; ability to intuitively navigate many websites, webmail, and other apps

Quality

· Investigations completed, providing recommendations on, processing and technical issues.

· Ensure changes are implemented and appropriate personnel trained.

· Where required, act as a liaison to other departments and customers.

· Complete investigations into customer QC issues.

· Assist with ensuring the relevant Quality System is up to date and reflects current practices. Ensure the quality of project information is accurate.

Process and Documentation

· Apply relevant processes to ensure standard procedures are followed.

· Maintaining and using correct Change Order Rates when providing to customers.

· Documentation is updated regularly

· Processes and procedures are streamlined for efficiency and consistency

Health & Safety

· Safe and healthy work practices are to be maintained at all times in the warehouses.

· Any unsafe practice is to be reported immediately, hazards identified, and resolutions assigned performed when required.

· Must show a commitment to accurate reporting and recording of workplace accidents and injuries.

· Must show commitment to maintaining safe and healthy work practices.

· Must lead by example.

· Must understand requirements of self and others to maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

· Minimal accidents occur, hazards are identified and corrective action is taken within work area as per the requirements and obligations under law.

Efficiency

· Efforts are focussed on achieving the required targets for projects.

· Look for and encourage others to look for duties to be completed during periods of quietness.

· Assist other team units when there are periods of quiet time.

· Suggest updates to practices and procedures via appropriate channels.

· Time is utilised to best advantage to achieve targets.

· Establishing ‘Priorities’ and practicing good time management

· Look for efficiencies and create projects to achieve them

Key abilities and outcomes:

· Team Approach - Enjoys being part of a hardworking, tight-knit estimating team

· Sharp; ability to pick up on things quickly

· Thrives in a fast-paced environment

· Detail oriented

· Takes initiative, is resourceful

· Attentive to detail

· Analytical/problem solving skills

· Excellent communication and time management skills

· Ability to remain patient, teachable, and flexible under tight deadlines

· Adapts to high pressure environments

Additional Information/Requirements of the role:

· The position requires flexibility in terms of working hours and the nature of the work. Other duties are required to be carried out as requested.

· Because the position has a range of responsibilities, frequent conflicting requests and initiatives will occur. It is essential that the incumbent is able to deal with these according to agreed priorities and service levels; and alert their Manager promptly where conflicting priorities are unable to be resolved.

· The position may require travel and contact with customers and suppliers. The incumbent must demonstrate the capacity to effectively represent the company in terms of presentation and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.

· Ability to communicate, with and acquire respect from a wide range of people, including but not limited to; Health and Safety Committee Members, Finance Team, Warehouse Team, Project Management Team, Suppliers and the Miller Group leadership team.

· The above list of duties, requirements and outcomes is not exhaustive; there may be other key requirements, processes and practices in order to achieve the production results. Processes at times may change and it may not always be possible to immediately change the position description to reflect these things. It is necessary that all tasks are undertaken as agreed to by the team or directed by supervisors or managers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Schedule:

Work Location: In person