What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Estimator position at Wenger Construction Co., Inc.?
JOB SUMMARY
This position will prepare work to be estimated, identify labor, material and equipment requirements as well as work with the project coordination team to research and order products for upcoming projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
Highschool Diploma or General Education Degree Required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
- Construction Experience Preferred
- Associates degree in related field or equivalent experience related to construction project estimation
KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Organization and detail orientated
- Strong work ethic and drive
- Solution provider
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft suite and outlook
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare work to be estimated by evaluating drawings, building plans, specifications, and related documents.
- Utilize take-off software (Planswift) to identify and code product systems, examine, and code architectural details and quantify amounts. Perform a complete and accurate take-off.
- Identify labor, material, equipment, and time requirements by reviewing and studying drawings, building plans, specifications, and related documents.
- Resolve discrepancies and search for answers to questions through a network of resources and avenues.
- Present prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information in bid spreadsheet and written proposal form.
- Must have strong organizational habits and track record. Will be responsible for maintaining Bid Docket.
- Must have strong understanding and experience in using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Grow and maintain a technical knowledge of various product systems.
- Communicate with clients and vendors to collect information needed to create an accurate bid.
- Must be able to meet deadlines (due dates) and multi task, typically working on a few bids at any given time.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks, as needed.
- Will work closely with Sales and Project Coordination Teams. Must be good at collaboration while being great at being self-motivated to put bids together.
- Will be responsible for Hand Offs once a project is sold. Pulling together all pertinent information and presenting to the Project Coordination Team where they take from there.
- Additional Duties as assigned
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Competitive Pay based on experience and value
- Health Insurance 50% of premiums paid by Wenger
- Dental and Vision Benefits
- Vacation
- Holiday Pay
- 401(k) Match
- $15K Life Insurance
- Aflac Accident Policy
- Family Work Culture
- Performance and Compensation Reviews at 60 days, 6 Months and 1 year
- Training, Development & Professional Growth Opportunities
- Weekly Paychecks and Direct Deposit
ABOUT US
Founded in 1997, Wenger Construction, Inc. is a family-owned commercial roofing, siding and sheet metal company based out of Campbellsport, WI. We are looking for hard working people to join our work family who have a desire to work for a company that cares about their workers, recognizes and pays for value and offers opportunities for growth.
Our vision is; “Working together to create a positive solution driven work environment” where the resources are in place for good workers to become great workers.” Our greatest asset is our strong Wenger field workforces – our people. Our 2nd greatest asset is our culture. We are always working to improve and make our work environment one that people want to be a part of.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 2% match
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Yearly bonus
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15,000
