What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Construction Cost Estimator position at Romtec, Inc.?
Position Summary
Romtec is a national supplier and installer for per-engineered building kits. The individual will develop cost estimates for construction projects around the United States. This position works directly with Sales and the Engineering Department to analyze each turnkey project to provide accurate cost estimates to the Sales Department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Performing quantity take-offs, pricing, scoping, and bidding of construction projects.
- Soliciting and developing relationships with subcontractors.
- Pricing subcontractor scopes of work
- Assess potential construction risk and appropriately analyze cost to incorporate in estimates
- Identifying constructability issues through the estimating process.
- Utilize CRM tool to maintain controlled list of subcontractors and vendors who will contribute to successful projects.
- Periodically attend on-site meetings with sales as required by owners;
- Other duties as assigned;
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
It is critical that the Construction Cost Estimator:
· 5 years’ experience of construction costs estimates preferred
· Strong computer skills, including thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office and take-off software
· Ability to efficiently manage multiple estimates and priorities simultaneously under time constraints.
· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to read and understand Architectural, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical and Civil Construction Drawings
Other Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Construction Management preferred
**Romtec, Inc. participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
All potential employee who will be engaged in any physical activity will take an agility and hearing test, provided. These tests are intended to assist the supervisor in evaluating the demands of the position relative to the results of the test. Once a candidate is considered for the position Human Resources will work with the candidate to schedule an appointment for the agility and hearing testing. The test will be performed by a medical facility or an industrial physical testing provider. Romtec will cover the charges of these test that are required.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $35