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    Estimator - San Diego, United States - Penhall

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    Job Description

    Main Purpose:

    Prepare portions of contract proposal estimates, including the determination of applicable project plans and specifications under minimum supervision when estimating items in own discipline.

    Key Relationships:

    Internal
    • Division Manager, Area General Manager
    • Sales & Administrative Staff
    External
    • Existing & potential customer base
    • Industry Associations
    Specific Role Responsibilities:
    • Meet with client management, staff and supervisory personnel to explain character, policies, skills, resources, and capabilities of the company.
    • Obtain new work for assigned area of responsibility by establishing and maintaining effective contact with potential buyers of construction services
    • Notify management of bid opportunities and approximate timing for company proposal and bid opportunity & submittals
    • Develop and identify prospects from current clients, referral leads, and other sources. May lead/participate in presentations to new clients. Establish and maintain effective contact with clients
    • Must understand the sales process and be able to close sales in coordination with sales and management personnel
    • Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
    • Determine client needs and evaluate company resources and capabilities in light of those needs
    • Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc
    • Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures
    • Support other department personnel as required may include preparing estimates in other disciplines
    • May review options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials
    • Prepare complete estimate for selected project with detailed review of proposal specifications, drawings, takeoff information, contracting, and the like
    • Provide input and feedback on issues relevant to customers, work in progress, marketing initiative and sales assistance, follow up on Job sites and perform Job site Analysis (JSO)
    • Follow awarded contracts as assigned - may include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits; procuring material, etc
    • May assist in the development and implementation of the Strategic Business Plan, department sales objectives, and individual sales plans
    • Plan and attend industry trade and convention shows when requested
    • Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
    Job Requirements
    • Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods); craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations; engineering, estimating, schedules and safety required.
    • Minimum 5 years of construction experience
    • 4 year engineering degree or equivalent combinations technical training and/or experience
    • 2-5 years estimating, controls and/or engineering experience related to similar construction disciplines
    • Advanced knowledge of assigned discipline, estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems essential
    • Ability to conceptualize the project schedule from project start through completion, including sequence/phasing of work
    • Excellent communication, organizational and supervisory skills essential
    • Computer/Office Machines - Microsoft Work, Excel, Outlook
    • English - proficient in business writing and verbal communication
    • Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record required when duties require use of motor vehicle
    • Ability to pass pre-employment and random screening for illegal substances
    Penhall Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Penhall Company encourages qualified females, minorities, veterans, disabled persons to apply.

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