SUMMARY:

Estimator calculates possible costs and gains of fire sprinkler projects. Will collect and analyze data according to a series of useful variables. Very comfortable with numbers and analytical data. Great attention to detail and excellent communication skills. The goal is to provide the company with accurate information that will help in operations and strategic planning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reviews construction documents and understands scope of work for bidding purposes.
Executes take-offs of construction documents.
Inputs take-offs into computer spreadsheet.
Obtains bids from subcontractors.
Prepares cost analysis in computer by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and overhead costs incurred in the installation of items.
Where predetermined standard(s) are not available, makes an estimate.
Informs the immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies of omissions in quoted items or computer database.
Communicate with homeowners, customers, purchasing agents, and contractors over the phone as well as by email.
Emphasis on communication and sales.
Develops and maintains resource information of products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
Attends departmental meetings as required.
Photocopies documents and plans.
Must possess excellent collaboration skills, communication skills, ethical conduct, time management skills and be very thorough.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Oral and written communication.
Must possess excellent collaboration, organizational, and negotiation skills.
Ethical decision making.
Emphasis on communication and sales.
Effective multi-tasker.

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