Estimator (22008)

Position Summary:
Responsible for preparing and/or coordinating the preparation of full estimates on large and complex projects as required by client’s documents. Provides complete conceptual and total bid price.

Required education and experience:

• Associates degree preferred
• Construction background and ability to read blueprints and specifications required
• Average computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and preferably On-Screen Takeoff or similar digital material takeoff computer program)
• Experience with social media (i.e. Salesforce or Facebook)
• Ability to multi-task
• Attention to detail and ability to work with strict and multiple deadlines required
• Appearance must be clean and professional
• Must have a positive and polite demeanor towards both internal and external customers (both in person and on the phone)
• Ability to sit for long periods of time (up to 10 hours per day)

Essential functions:

• Review construction documents to develop an understanding of the required scope of work
• Correspond with general contractors, architects, vendors and team members via telephone, email or in person as required
• Utilize computer takeoff program to complete onscreen takeoffs of required scope of work.
• Input takeoffs into computer
• Source material and vendors for custom/non-stock items.
• Obtain vendor pricing for outsourced materials and/or labor.
• Obtain bids from subcontractors.
• Use job folder to compile backup information (vendor pricing, emails)
• Prepare cost analysis in computer by recalculating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and overhead costs incurred in the installation of items
• Where predetermined standard(s) are not available, makes an estimate
• Inform immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items or computer database
• Meet with Senior Estimators/Peers/Sales to review takeoff, plans, scope of work and final estimate
• Work with Senior Estimators /Peers/Sales to prepare final estimate
• Complete overall project estimates using in-house ERP system
• Meet with project team to transfer all knowledge once projects are awarded
• Networking functions and light travel (which may require evening hours) as requested by your supervisor

Affirmative Action/EEO statement:
Adams Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer as well as a Drug Free Workplace.

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