Estimator

Estimator Job Summary

Estimators are responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that we know everything required to successfully bid and win the project. Estimators must aggressively follow up with subcontractors to ensure that bids are received. Estimators also work with the Project Management teams to follow up on bids and budgets to close the business.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Complete accurate take-offs, prepare estimates based on the bid schedule and direction from the lead estimator, and quote jobs on time with assistance from sales.
• Maintains a "jobs to bid report" and a "follow up" report, attends the weekly sales meeting.
• Communicates regularly with sales, customers, and specifiers to confirm and clarify project scope and specifications prior to completing the estimate.
• Prepares prints, quotes, and RFQs (requests for quotes) for potential customers.
• Responsible for compiling estimates of how much it will cost to provide a client or potential client with products or services.
• Affirms material, labor, and equipment required and analyzes different quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient in the company operating system software (Titan).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Physical Requirements

• Largely sedentary role which frequently requires one to stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

EEO Statement

Gainey's is an equal-opportunity employer. Gainey's does not tolerate discriminating based on race, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. Equal opportunities are extended to all terms and conditions and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities participating in all company-sponsored activities and employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and terminating employment. Must be able to complete a 7-year background check. We also conduct pre-employment drug testing. Any job offer will be based on the results of background and drug testing.