Estimator II

Position Summary

Obtains, calculates, and compiles data for use in conceptual/bid proposal estimates, preparing routine estimates under general supervision.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that all quantity surveys and pricing are accurate and complete
• Provide support for the development of bidding strategies by debriefing the salesperson of job elements
• Leads the documentation management of the project, ensuring all documents are complete and clearly conveys decisions made to sales and operations teams
• Attend pre-bid meetings to discuss project specifics and scope
• Participate in bid closings and estimate reviews
• Balance workload and assignments to meet deadlines
• Develop a value analysis study by defining alternatives to the proposed scope that are more cost-efficient
• Manage action items from Post Bid and finalize ISEC scope
• Compute cost estimates for materials, purchased equipment, subcontracted work, production activities and requirements, and labor

Customer Service Skills

• Demonstrates commitment to deliver outstanding service – both with internal and external customers
• Takes ownership to personally resolve customer problems (or find someone who can)
• Listens well, asks clarifying questions, and checks for agreement with customers
• Committed to following-up with customers in all instances in a timely manner
• Strong sense of accountability – ensures that you will do what you say that you are going to do
• Creates a personal connection with customers – smiles, warm greetings, acts friendly and respectful
• Positive attitude

Education/Experience

• Preferred Qualifications (in addition to minimum qualifications): Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Minimum Qualifications: 4 – 7 years of experience
• Masters’ degree preferred
• Meets all Minimum Qualifications of Estimator I, in addition to the following:
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
• Owns project throughout lifecycle and seeks feedback on estimating variations and project profitability
• Acts as lead estimator on a project team
• SUBMIT BIDS FOR JOBS WITH MINIMAL SUPERVISION; FAMILIAR WITH DIFFERENT ESTIMATING AND TAKE-OFF METHODS
• Assists with sales strategy to close jobs
• REPRESENT ISEC AT GC SCOPE REVIEWS
• INTERMEDIATE KNOWLEDGE OF ISEC PRODUCTS, SERVICES, PROCESSES AND PROJECTS
• ABILITY TO LEAD AN ASSIGNMENT/SPECIAL PROJECT FROM START TO FINISH
• MAKES DECISIONS INDEPENDENTLY DEPENDING ON LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY
• FUNCTIONS AUTONOMOUSLY MOST OF THE TIME
• ABILITY TO BE STRATEGIC/THINK CRITICALLY AND ANALYTICALLY
• ABILITY TO NAVIGATE AND MITIGATE RISK
• INITIATES AND MAINTAINS RELATIONSHIPS WITH KEY STAFF AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS
• CONTRIBUTES TO THE COMPANY ABOVE AND BEYOND POSITION
• AID IN DEVELOPMENT/MENTORING OF LEVEL 1; MAY HAVE DIRECT REPORTS