Construction Estimator

2 weeks ago

Memphis, United States Vaco Full time

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Receive prospective job information from Sales Manager or Outside Sales Representatives, review, ask additional questions to clarify scope and requirements, and generate quotes to customers within 24 business hours.
  • Evaluate and respond to bid invites on prospective jobs intarget geographical area, scope of work and size of project.
  • Consult with clients, vendors, operations, or crew leaders to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. Analyze blueprints, project plans, specifications and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates, all in English.
  • Attend walk-throughs, pre-bid and scope clarification meetings and conference calls.
  • Quantitative take-off and computer entry
  • Using the Project Budget Builder, create an accurate estimate of costs of the job, including materials, labor, travel, tooling, supplies, equipment rentals and submittal costs - and resulting price to customer.
  • Reference historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
  • Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the President with recommendation for resolution.
  • Prepare scope letters, proposals, product data sheets and product samples as required.
  • Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
  • Review contracts when received for adherence to agreed upon scope, scheduling, pricing, and contract elements.
  • Estimate and price changes in work, mobilizations or scope and create Change Orders as needed once contract is executed.
  • Maintain relationships with customers, General Contractors, vendors and subcontractors - must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ensure documents are centrally saved in the company's drive within the confidential estimating folder(s)
  • Accurately complete the Project Information Sheet to communicate all necessary information to Operations one week prior to job start date, including invoicing and billing details and amounts. Communicate special order materials, training or badging requirements, and other unusual conditions of the job to Operations in plenty of time for compliance.
  • Work with customer and operations to schedule the job once awarded, communicating clearly and quickly all information from the customer.
  • Maintain a pipeline of quoted jobs, routinely following up, and scheduling future follow up if jobs are not going to occur presently.
  • Generate new leads from existing contractors and foster new relationships independently of Sales Manager.
  • Maintain a list of jobs won to follow up on scheduling.
  • Work with Accounting to expediently submit all closeout documents as requested by our customers in order to ensure timely payment on jobs.
  • Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
  • Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • 5+ years related experience in the construction industry.
  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • Knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation.
  • Mathematical skills to calculate estimates, coverage rates, discounts, percentages, etc.
  • Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel)
  • Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, multiple takeoff programs, and general construction management software.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

  • California residents may access Vaco's HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
  • Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
  • Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
  • Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
  • Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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