Construction Estimator

Kosmos Corp
  • Chicago, Illinois
    12 days ago

    Job Description

    Growing Company in Chicago. has a need for 2 Estimators in Commercial Construction.

    - Base + bonus + benefits, package can go to $200K

    - Bids: Responding to RFPs, preparing bids, and securing commercial and industrial roofing jobs

    - Relationships: Developing relationships with new customers and existing customers

    - Sales Pipeline: Responsible for identifying additional sales opportunities from preventative maintenance and service calls.

    Specific Objectives:

    · Estimating and Bidding:

    o Review and understand scope of work and project specifications from architectural drawings, specifications and other pertinent bid documents.

    o Compute labor and material cost estimates and itemized lists of materials

    o Prepare quotations / bids for negotiated Re-Roofing or Consultant Re-Roofing from field information.

    o Assist in updating and improving estimation and bidding process to reflect changes in market and business conditions.

    · Product and Purchasing:

    o Work closely with manufacture representatives to request current material pricing and assembly letters.

    o Stay current with industry standards, processes, and techniques.

    · Customer Satisfaction / Business Development:

    o Maintain good relationships and communication with prime contractors, owners, staff, and manufacturers to increase sales and customer satisfaction.

    · Projects:

    o Work with project management to smoothly transition accepted proposals into active projects.

    o Maintain accurate and up to date project files.

    Required Knowledge & Skills:

    o Ability to read and interpret specifications, bid documents, and perform project takeoffs.

    o Ability to compile and prepare project submittals.

    · Analytical: Ability to work with mathematical concepts and spreadsheets that use formulas for basic calculations and ratio analyses.

    · Project Management:

    o Strong attention to detail and organizational, administrative, logistical, and communication skills.

    o Calculate pricing and cost impacts for change orders.

    o Data management: Most project documents are managed electronically. Proficiency with software technology including Excel and Word is a must. DataForma is a plus.

    o Team coordination: Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.

    · Must be able to pass a pre-hire criminal background check.

    Experience:

    · 1+ years experience in Commercial Construction


    Package Details

    base + benefits

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois
    Websitekosmoscorp.com

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