This position works with several parts of our company from clients and subcontractors to suppliers and vendors. Our Estimators do both estimating and some drafting (plan work). This position will allow you to help customers build their dream homes while maintaining cost and quality at every step!
Responsibilities/Duties
- Represent our company products and services being able to identify how our solutions meet the needs of our clients.
- Solicitation of bids / Quotes through Builder-Trend
- Estimate material quantities for residential Projects
- Responsible for creating, maintaining, and continually improving custom project takeoffs in Plan-Swift estimating software for Eagle Creek Homes.
- Responsible for maintaining, and continually improving custom project takeoffs in Measure Square flooring estimating software for Eagle Creek Homes.
- Responsible for modification of existing plans and elevations according to client’s design taste for import into Plan-Swift for estimating.
- Responsible for estimating large options as requested by clients during and after the design phase of construction.
- Responsible for creating, maintaining, and continually improving custom project takeoffs in Plan-Swift estimating software for J&S Siding.
- Responsible for training other Eagle Creek estimators to use Eagle Creek standards of estimating, reports and exporting project information into Builder-Trend to begin the process of issuing purchase orders and being construction management of projects.
- Responsible for being technical support regarding issues with Plan-Swift for both Eagle Creek and J&S Siding. This also includes non-estimating issues as needed.
- Any other duties as assigned
Skills/Qualifications Required
- Ability and desire to work collaborative to ensure successful project execution
- High level of experience with computer operating systems, such as Microsoft Office
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with a passion for ensuring projects proceed efficiently and effectively
- Must have excellent interpersonal/communication skills for collaborating effectively with others
- Can multitask, work well under pressure, and work efficiently to meet strict deadlines
- Home and Construction Knowledge
- Construction Estimation Experience 2 years of experience Estimating in a construction environment preferred
- Strong Attention to Detail
Educational Requirements of this position:
- An Associate’s degree in related field and/or related job experience.
- 2-5 years of proven and successful experience in the field
