What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Estimator position at Johnstone Supply - J Team Group?
Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Estimator is responsible for determining the costs, appropriate product selection, product application, benefits and drawbacks of a project as well as creating the documentation to help the organization and client make mutually beneficial decisions that meet the needs and scope of a project.
· Analyze project documentation: Review plans, blueprints, bills of quantities, schedules, and other documents or software to estimate costs.
· Research and negotiate: Find suppliers and negotiate the best prices and quotes
· Determine project timeline: Consider factors like obtaining material pricing, budgets, quotes and potential setbacks to decide how long it will take to complete the project estimate
· Assess risk: Identify and communicate potential financial or logistical issues and track variations to plans.
· Prepare bids: Respond to requests for quotes, prepare and submit proposals, technical documents, and submittal data for projects
· Communication: Work with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal staff to gather data and maintain efficient and effective methods of providing information to internal and external customers.
· Continually Marketing the company and looking for future opportunities to grow business
· Meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
· Proficient with various commercial, ductless, unitary, software, web tools and manufactures web tools.
Education, Experience, and Job Specific Skills
Required:
· High School Diploma or G.E.D and minimum of two years related experience and/or training in the HVAC/R industry; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Working knowledge of current construction standards, adept in reading equipment schedules and mechanical blueprints, print take off, job estimating.
Preferred Qualifications:
Able to work autonomously. Able to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience in looking at construction blueprints/sets of plans.
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