What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at KBS Builders, Inc.?
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Estimator is responsible for assisting the Estimating Manager with maintaining pricing programs.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Maintain residential pricing programs to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and current pricing.
· Estimate and cost commercial projects, balance competitive pricing with profitability.
· Analyze required documents, blueprints, and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project.
· Prepare material quantities and cost estimates for projects.
· Create labor estimates for any project.
· Determine what factors of production will influence the cost of estimate.
· Maintain costing “Option Source Sheets.”
· Work to maintain inventory cost base in Sage and Excel.
· Maintain commercial pricing program and scope of work templates.
· Assist sales department in completing quote requests for builders in a timely manner.
· Assist in completing option quote requests for sales.
· Work with purchasing department to create material schedules/take-offs for commercial projects.
· Pursue and implement continuous process improvement.
· Other tasks as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
· Proficient in MS Office or related software
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
· Analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
· Preferred background in Construction.
· Proficient with Microsoft excel.
· Ability to read prints and specs.
· Create concise scopes of work.
· Knowledge of construction practices in all trades.
· Familiarity with planswift or equal on screen take off program.
· ERP experience.
Physical Requirements:
· Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
· Prolonged sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person