Deck Estimator / Sales Representative

Job Summary

Top Notch is seeking a deck estimator to join our team. This role involves generating sales through estimation, working independently and as part of a team, and promoting a positive work culture with bonus opportunities.

Duties

• Generate Sales through Estimation
• Following up on leads and communicating with potential clients to generate new sales
• Analyzing required documents, blueprints and project plans to gain a thorough project scope
• Measuring on location to create a bid proposal
• Determining what production factors will influence the cost of a service or product
• Purchasing materials
• Developing and maintaining relationships with company vendors and contractors
• Managing bids from vendors and contractors
• Presenting prepared estimates to clients
• Supporting crew lead with a thorough overview of each new bid
• Compiling and delivering job records to office (receipts, change orders, checks, etc)
• Purchasing vehicle passes, scheduling sanitation/waste removal on active jobs
• Consistent on-site checks for ongoing jobs to ensure job is completed to bid specifications
• Using bid versus actual cost data to prepare detailed job analysis
• Controlling costs and supporting crew lead to keep bid jobs at or under quoted hours
• Invoicing and billing of client as needed

Strategic Planning & Business Development

• Maintaining accountability and professionalism
• Business development planning and enforcing
• Identify and address problems and opportunities for the company
• Build alliances and partnerships with other organizations

Management Team Development

• Fostering a positive work culture
• Interacting with other members of MGTHelp and support other members of MGT
• Overseeing active jobs (helping COO/PM)
• Maintain an understanding of team’s current projects and workload
• Develop basic understanding of ESOP among staff

Data Analysis & Office Processes

• Analyzing data from divisions to improve output
• CALCULATING JOB CONVERSION RATES, SALES ANALYSIS
• Maintain action item and log division metrics updates for weekly assessment
• Discuss operations with all management regularly to stay updated on large scale activities
• Deliver paperwork for finance division
• Planning and budgeting for projects
• Aid management team with improving processes as necessary
• Maintain and analyze all operational data
• Ensure adherence to company procedures and policies
• Develop and implement company policies
• Develop policy & procedures that improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality
• Research innovative products and processes
• Mentorship
• Discipline/Training Programs
• Performance Assessment
• Succession management planning
• Moderate employee interaction and exemplify company values/culture

Employee Management

• Support personnel and perform HR functions to meet company labor requirements and promote employee development

Client Interfacing

• Maintain consistent communication with clients regarding job status
• Foster relationships between clients, suppliers and vendors
• Reinforce site conditions so clients understand we value their space

Potential Production Management

• Occasionally operations may need support producing work for vacation time, in a busy season, or in times of emergency

Physical Requirements

• Sit at desk to work a minimum 8-hour day
• Work outside on-site in varying weather conditions for ~4 hours/day
• Drive for long periods at a time
• Operate a computer efficiently & use telephone for communication
• Lift 25 lbs. regularly, 60 lbs. occasionally
• Bend over and reach up to measure areas with little open access

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in similar roles and Associate’s Degree in Business Management or a comparable combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years experience in log & timber construction & with building codes
• Proficient in basic computer skills, Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Can read complex blueprints & build from them
• Strong math skills
• Basic knowledge of ESOP management
• Clean driving record
• Reliable vehicle
• Professional grammar & writing skills
• Bilingual (English required, Spanish preferred)
• Work onsite or in yard (required)