Estimator (Sports Construction) - Louisville, United States - Dant Clayton Corporation

Description

The Estimator (Sports Construction) will conceptualize, prepare, and deliver pricing proposals to Sales and/or customers. This position is responsible for reviewing and translating drawings, specifications, procedural information and preparing a qualified scope of work and bid proposal including accurate estimation of labor, service and material. The Estimator will be a self-starter, able to meet critical deadlines and have the ability to work as part of a team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

This position will include, but is not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed takeoffs from design renderings, specifications and architectural and technical drawings.
• Comprehensively analyze plans, specifications, proposals and additional documentation to prepare bid estimates for projects
• Accurately estimate required labor, service and materials necessary to fabricate and install product.
• Frequently communicate and collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Production and Project Management to understand scope, timelines, applicable project deadlines and any changes made to original proposal.
• Create concise proposals specifically detailing inclusions, exclusions, clarifications to bid.
• Apply sound judgment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to each estimate and to the business as a whole.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field
• Experience estimating from conceptual, schematic and design development drawings
• Estimating experience in construction, construction materials or custom manufacturing
• Experience working with take-offs, bid documents, scope sheets
• Expertise reading and interpreting contracts, drawings and specifications.
• Superior knowledge of Microsoft Excel, experience with take-off software a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and/or projects concurrently.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail.
• High emotional intelligence with respect to problem solving, collaboration, and effectively dealing with customer needs.
• Strong math, technical writing and verbal communication skills required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.