Estimating Coordinator

Position Summary: The Estimating Coordinator will be responsible for creating and managing estimates and jobs in the residential, commercial, and industrial lines of business. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·     Review plans and specifications for scope and value. Responsible to ensure that the plans and specs are complete. Determine the scope of work needed to complete each project and make recommendations as to appropriate subcontractors.

·     Examine site/existing conditions.

·     Interview subcontractors and vendors for project scope, and capacity to ensure that they have the appropriate ability, manpower, and resources to complete projects within stated requirements.

·     Provide conceptual definitive cost estimates as appropriate associated with varying levels of design definition by performing quantity takeoffs and/or validating independent takeoffs of project quantities, and applying appropriate unit pricing, escalation, and contingency

·     Perform research to support opinions.

·     Develop Estimates with the support and direction of the Director of Estimating

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

·        Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

·        Customer Service - Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.

·        Dependability - Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instruction. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions.

·        Planning & Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.

·        Quality - Fosters quality focus in others. Improves processes. Measures key outcomes. Sets clear quality requirements. Solicits and applies customer feedback.

·        Use of Technology - Adapts to new technologies. Demonstrates required skills. Keeps technical skills up to date. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity.

Qualifications & Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Computer Skills:

Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access), ProCore, and Bluebeam

Certificates and Licenses:

N/A

Reports To: Director of Estimating/PreCon

Supervisory Responsibilities:  This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Location: This position is located at our Newburyport Office.

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.