What are the responsibilities and job description for the Millwork Quoting Coordinator position at iM Branded?
Millwork Quoting Coordinator
iMBranded is one of the nation’s leading providers of facility imaging programs. We are a full-service manufacturer of fixtures, furniture and graphic products specializing in the retail automotive segment with OEMs and the dealer network.
Our Millwork Quoting/ Estimating Coordinator will be responsible for developing competitive proposals and budgets for existing and new customers in automotive and other commercial markets. The primary focus will be assembling proposals for millwork and furniture elements by interpreting client provided floor plans, performing take-off, inputting data and maintaining quoting templates, assembling proposals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (including but are not limited to)
- Survey/Quantify materials/assemblies from drawings
- Organize quantity takeoffs
- Review contract scopes and associated dollar figures
- Assist with subcontractor recommendations and buyout
- Assist with project handoff and kickoff meetings
- Read and interpret drawings and project specifications
- Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Prepare proposal letters, qualification and clarification sheets
- Arrange for document reproduction/distribution
- Responsible for timely and complete bid submission and management of all required bid submission requirements.
- Develop options and recommend best value solution based on cost, engineering, quality or availability of materials.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships and ethical practices with owners, consultants, architects, and sales team.
- Track and assist operations with awarded contracts and projects as required – may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit, procuring materials, etc.
- Develop complete professional proposals including all required information.
- Develop complete conceptual proposals to support business development and client maintenance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and excel.
- Strong understanding of conceptual estimating, estimating techniques, and cost control.
- Ability to prepare proposals with minimal supervision.
- Must be comfortable working in teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to articulate bid inclusions, exclusions, and proposals clarifications with owners and subcontractors.
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering (preferred)
- 2 years estimating experience
- Experience with ERP Innergy system
- Construction experience considered in lieu of estimating experience
WHO WE ARE
iMBranded is a leading national manufacturer specializing in architectural millwork and large format graphics across multiple industries including retail, hospitality, automotive and finance. Since 1996, we have been building branded environments for some of the world’s largest brands. Our team of experts understand the importance of even the most finite details of every fixture and how it brings the power of your brand to life.