What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Estimator position at IronSite?
Description:Position Details:Job Title: Construction EstimatorDepartment: SPSLocation: Hybrid (Remote & Office)Reporting to: Director of EstimatingAbout the Role:The Estimator is responsible for collecting and analyzing data to estimate the time, budget, materials, and labor required for commercial and government security project’s locations nationwide and around the world. This position works with various stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure project-costs and prices sustain the Sloan business. The Construction Estimator is a self-starter, works independently, effectively communicates verbally and in writing, and has impeccable organization skills. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Primary DomainsDocument management.Communication with clientsCost estimationProposal developmentRelationship building with GCs, owners, subcontractors, and material vendors.General Tasks, Duties, and AssignmentsReceives project documents (drawings and specifications)Reviews and evaluates project documents.Contributes to “Go” or “No-Go” discussions.Visits jobs sitesPerforms quantity take-off estimation for security solutions barriers, fencing, bollards, gates, etc.Contacts vendors/subcontractors for pricingCommunicates with other specialties (internal and external) for means, methods, and sequence estimates.Build project estimates for direct and indirect costs.Develops proposal documents.Requirements:Technical Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesSkills in spreadsheet creation and manipulationGood mathematical and organizational skillsComputer, Internet, and software knowledge and skillCognitive functions & problem-solving skillsBasic research, analysis, report development, and documentation skillsKnowledge of state & federal construction codes and other key regulations/ compliance lawsPurchasing knowledge and record keeping skillsPersonnel in this position must develop knowledge of:Understand basic construction processes, procedures, means and methods.Be able to read construction drawings at a beginner level.Be able to construct a basic spreadsheet to build a budget.Construction plan reading and manipulation.Conventions (e.g., drawings, units of measurement, etc.)Construction Standards Institute codesB2W Estimating software.Bluebeam editing software.Microsoft Teams/OfficeDropboxPipeDrive (Customer Relationship Management) softwareMicrosoft Office SuiteProcore Project Management softwareSkillset:Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal and customer service skillsExcellent sales and customer service skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or Related software