Estimator - Sparks

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Lawson Drayage, Inc. serves as the oldest and most respected machinery moving and high-tech handling company in the San Francisco Greater Bay Area, Northern California, and Western Nevada. A family business now in its 4th generation, Lawson Drayage is the leader when it comes to rigging and trucking and can also assist our clients with: Warehouse storage, Machinery moving, installation, relocation, Heavy hauling transportation, Turnkey Relocation, Import/export, Crating and skidding. We pride ourselves on our quality of work and value the relationships with our customers.

COMPETITIVE WAGES; EXCELLENT BENEFITS- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for employee and all eligible dependents); PAID SICK / VACATION / HOLIDAYS; PROFIT-SHARING PLAN!!!

Lawson Drayage is currently seeking an estimator with responsibility of performing job walks, estimating work and customer relations. We are seeking an ambitious, enthusiastic, team-player who is willing to learn how to estimate projects in a fast-paced environment. The candidate who we are searching for must be a must be a self-starter, self-directed, detailed, highly organized individual with a positive, can-do attitude. The Estimator will be responsible but not limited to estimating, scheduling, and budgeting, as required by each project. Customer satisfaction is top priority.

Essential Functions

• Partner and train with senior estimator to learn estimating skills
• Learn how to plan, bid, and oversee projects while following company policies and procedures and stay within time constraints.
• Review proposal specifications and drawings, attend pre-estimate meetings, analyze request for proposals and required contents of estimate to determine the scope of work, and prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for project.
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures.
• Interface with customer and perform job walks
• Measure all access doors and identify "pinch" points that may need to be addressed prior to move
• Understand the job scope process including site logistics, unforeseen and existing conditions, and other issues
• Lead meetings with project team, subcontractors, and customers to develop complete scopes and discuss strategy.
• Formulate job plan and generate quote to send to customer
• Review total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation.
• Communicate effectively through clear and concise means appropriate to the project's goals (verbal, written, and graphics).
• Oversee bid activities, including change orders and revisions.
• Dispatch work with proper rigging equipment
• Review work orders in order to invoice customer.
• Develop and maintain productive customer and subcontractor relationships
• Perform regular site visits to on-going projects to support operations and enhance the customer communication and experience
• Track awarded contracts as required - may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit; procuring materials on major work items.
• Solicit subcontractor and/or vendor quotes, and evaluate them for scope and qualifications.
• Input estimate data into appropriate software.
• Keep project team well informed of changes within the organization.
• Research and promote continuous improvement in developing more efficient estimating methods.

• 2 years of estimating experience in millwright services, machinery moving an/or rigging
• General knowledge of rigging trade, commercial, or industrial projectsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.)
• Knowledge of estimating techniques, engineering disciplines, and sub-trade (preferred)
• Ability to read and accurately interpret construction documents and plans (drawings, specifications, contracts/general conditions) at all levels of design
• Must be highly articulate, organized, and have a clear and analytical approach to problem solving as well as strong decision-making abilities.
• Must be able to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and work on multiple concurrent projects.
• Must be punctual, dependable, and have excellent written, verbal and customer service skills

• Majority of work is performed in an office environment, however frequent travel to potential job sites and client locations will be necessary
• Must be able to read blueprints, schematics and other documents
• Must be able to perform tasks requiring frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting in order to evaluate equipment and potential entry/exit points