Estimator

Description

The core purpose of the Estimator is to create timely and accurate estimates. The Estimator will work mainly within a System Solutions Team (SST) taking direction at the team level from the Upfront Project Manager (UPM) and report to the Estimating Manager to fulfill his/her job duties. This staff level position will strive to support all staff and management to meet internal and external deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the estimating effort as part of a System Solutions Team within the System Solutions Group.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency to ensure that time sensitive tasks and deliverables are achieved with excellence within a high-pressure environment.
• Prepare accurate costs of material, labor, freight, overhead, etc. in alignment with client’s RFP.
• Read, understand, and interpret drawings, job specifications, scope of work (SOW), and local codes.
• Actively participate in project capture meetings such as: Bid Strategy, Proposal Kick-off, Proposal Status Meetings, subcontractor meetings and estimate review meetings.
• Complete Executive Project Summary for each project estimated.
• Demonstrate understanding of material handling project requirements and effectively communicate project needs to the SST.
• Communicate addenda, clarifications, and customer changes in project SOW to SST and update project estimate.
• Identify and define key elements of proposal schedules.
• Provide input on and interpret the proposed project schedule.
• Use CAD to measure, verify, and do a take-off of project details.
• Accurately calculate materials and installation time for each job estimate.
• Create and use Excel spreadsheets to aid in estimating purposes.
• Support the Upfront Project Manager, SST, and work with vendors, subcontractors, and clients to obtain current pricing, sourcing, lead time, etc.
• Consistently provide excellent customer service with all external stakeholders and internal team members.
• Provide support to the UPM in creating a professional proposal that clearly communicates the SOW, price, and proposed schedule.
• Strives to help the organization deliver successful projects (Safety, Timeliness, Execution, Quality, Profitability).
• Protects the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Sets continues education by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Maintain flexibility and strive to complete all other requests as directed by management.
• Align with DCI’s mission, vision, values, and strategic objectives.

Requirements

• A minimum of an associate degree in Business or a similar area
• At least 3 years’ work experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or estimating.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel

Qualifications

• Superior administrative capacity to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously with finesse and minimal oversight.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills to include grammar, spelling, and proofreading.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven teamwork, participation, and a heart to serve.
• A commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of the Company
• High energy, goal-driven professional with an optimistic demeanor
• Composed under pressure with a desire to be flexible.
• Willing to participate in open, honest, and candid discussions.
• Critical thinker willing to think outside the box to find solutions.
• Driven self-starter who takes the initiative to go above and beyond.