What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Estimator position at Quality Stone Veneer?
Junior Estimator
Position Summary:
Quality Stone Veneer is looking to add to our growing team of professionals, with the addition of an Junior Estimator to work with and learn from our current team.
This is an opportunity to learn and expand your skills with a fast paced busy team of Estimators and Field Managers.
You will assist in the onboarding and management of Estimates for Residential work, help perform plan take offs, follow up with clients and suppliers and quickly learn our trade with the intention of becoming a full time Estimator in a fast time frame.
We encourage those with skills in construction, masonry, landscaping etc. to apply if you are looking for a change or want to find a new route of professional growth. We have had great success from foreman, superintendents and even office administrators. You need to come with the basic understanding of how to read blueprints, read and comprehend project specifications and contract language, an extreme need to manage the details and the ability to quickly pick up the use of technology on several levels.
Reports to:
- Estimating Manager
Essential Job Responsibilities and Functions:
- Onboard new projects and get them into the estimating que
- Review Bid request and documents provided, provide synopsis to Estimating Manager
- Assist in calculating and measuring quantities of materials from architectural plans both electronically and manually
- Interpret field measurements and photos to prepare accurate quotes with correct materials
- Enter measurements into Excel
- Assist in writing accurate descriptions of work to be completed
- Evaluate changes in scope through duration of project to prepare change orders as needed
- Maintain files with pricing and scope information for multiple builders
- Verify PO is correct and enter order in ERP software for builders with model pricing
Position Requirements:
- Proficiency in math
- Ability to understand blueprints
- Knowledge of STACK or similar takeoff software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
- Detail oriented
- Analytical thinking
- Very organized
- Positive attitude
- Strong work ethic
- Ready to grow quickly!
Physical Capabilities:
Must be able to:
- Hear well and speak clearly
- Alternate between sitting and standing for several hours at a time
- Twist torso in chair
- Bend at waist, kneel and stoop
- Reach above head
- Move materials up to 10 lbs. such as files, books and office equipment
- Answer phone calls and take messages
- Operate standard office equipment such as a computer keyboard and calculator
- Climb stairs
- Use close, color, and peripheral vision and depth perception.
- Must maintain the ability to focus vision in order to perform essential job duties.
Job Type: Full Time
Quality Stone Veneer, Inc. values providing opportunities for motivated individuals who show initiative and commitment. We are an EOE and offer competitive benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $25