What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at PHFM | Facilities Maintenance - Interior & Exterior Services?
Description
Are you a numbers whiz with a knack for turning blueprints into clear, accurate project plans? Do you love the challenge of finding cost-effective solutions while keeping quality top of mind? If so, we’d love for you to join our team as an Estimator!
In this role, you’ll be the go-to expert for projecting construction costs, from materials to labor, across facilities maintenance projects. You’ll play a key part in helping our team deliver projects that are on-time, on-budget, and on-point.
What YOU Will Do
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position works in an environment with moderate noise level. (Examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking, standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery. Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as telephone. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 20 pounds. Ability to read and understand work instructions.
Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
Are you a numbers whiz with a knack for turning blueprints into clear, accurate project plans? Do you love the challenge of finding cost-effective solutions while keeping quality top of mind? If so, we’d love for you to join our team as an Estimator!
In this role, you’ll be the go-to expert for projecting construction costs, from materials to labor, across facilities maintenance projects. You’ll play a key part in helping our team deliver projects that are on-time, on-budget, and on-point.
What YOU Will Do
- Dive into drawings and project specs to create detailed take-offs and accurate cost estimates.
- Identify, quantify, and manage cost factors that impact projects.
- Build strong relationships with vendors, negotiating the best prices and ensuring quality partnerships.
- Review, compare, and analyze quotes to recommend the best options.
- Prepare and present estimate reports or bids for review by project managers, owners, and vendors.
- Stay adaptable in a fast-moving environment while bringing organization and leadership to the table.
- A self-starter who’s reliable, detail-driven, and thrives in a changing environment.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to lead through influence.
- Prior experience in construction estimating — retail remodels and rollouts a big plus!
- Bonus points for contractor relationship management experience.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience/training).
- 3 years of experience working with national customers in an estimating capacity preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction estimating software.
- Comprehensive benefits plan with multiple plan options for medical and dental.
- Vision, HSA, Voluntary Life, FSA, Dependent Care and additional voluntary benefits.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
- PTO, 11 Company Holidays, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Wellness activities and an onsite gym (if located in Crowley Office).
- Ongoing professional development and continuing professional education.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position works in an environment with moderate noise level. (Examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking, standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery. Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as telephone. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 20 pounds. Ability to read and understand work instructions.
Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
