What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at PLP Company?
Position: Estimator
Parking Lot Painting Company (PLP Co.) has built a reputation for being a premier specialty contractor involved in the installation and removal of pavement markings. Our customers look for us to provide a quality product and produce our product in a timely manner.
Job Summary:
To support the Estimating Department in researching project information, preparing estimates, generating proposals, contacting customers, compiling historical bid data, maintaining the project database, and other related duties.
Job Responsibilities:
Parking Lot Painting Company (PLP Co.) is an equal Opportunity Employer.
Parking Lot Painting Company (PLP Co.) has built a reputation for being a premier specialty contractor involved in the installation and removal of pavement markings. Our customers look for us to provide a quality product and produce our product in a timely manner.
Job Summary:
To support the Estimating Department in researching project information, preparing estimates, generating proposals, contacting customers, compiling historical bid data, maintaining the project database, and other related duties.
Job Responsibilities:
- Meet daily, more, if necessary, with the Senior Estimator to review tasks and priorities for the day and status of pending work items.
- Coordinate the entire bid process; obtain and print plans, addenda, etc., create proposal template, organize, and log all invitations to bid, research and contact plan holders lists to compile a complete list of bidders.
- Create and distribute bid documents/proposals and track all distributions to bidders.
- Follow-up with bidders to confirm receipt of proposal and inquire about our bid status (awarded, lost).
- Support estimating staff with bid day related tasks, contractor phone calls, and revisions of proposals, etc.
- Set-up projects in the company database. Maintain database for each project in support of Estimating and Operations department needs.
- Responsible for the upkeep and organization of electronic and hard copy project files.
- Maintain the master list of contractor contacts.
- Monitor quality closely, ensuring that all finished products meet company standards.
- Help with answering phones and greeting visitors when needed.
- Provide overall support as requested by the Senior Estimator, Partners, and Office Staff.
- Perform related and other duties as requested.
- Must have excellent customer service skills.
- Must have excellent follow-up skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Proficiency with computers; Microsoft office (Word, Excel; Outlook); knowledge of Microsoft Project is preferred.
- Above average typing skills: At least 60 WPM, accurately.
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other departments and organizations.
- Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications is helpful.
- Must be obsessed with details and organization.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Exhibit teamwork.
- Honest, trustworthy, dependable.
- Self-disciplined.
- Strong work ethic.
- Desire to learn and be trained.
- Ability to learn through on-the-job training.
- Be a team player. Cooperate with co-workers.
- Ability to work diligently while under time restraints.
- Willing to accept change based on business needs.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, communication or related degree or three (3) years’ work experience.
- Prior experience working in a fast-paced, detail-oriented, deadline-driven professional environment.
- Open office environment.
- At times, may be required to lift supplies and materials.
- The benefits package for full-time employees (after probation period) includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, in addition to matching 401K.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Please submit a cover letter, resume, references, and salary requirements. All candidates wishing to be considered must submit to a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
Parking Lot Painting Company (PLP Co.) is an equal Opportunity Employer.