Estimator

Position Summary
The Estimator is Smoke Guard Inc.’s main point of contact for customers for bid activity in our direct markets. This role evaluates the scope of a project and prepares estimates, take-offs, and pricing for all phases of a project from inception through an approved working budget.

Responsibilities
• Utilize systems, reports, prospects, and customers along with independent research, to identify potential upcoming bids and work to ensure SG receives and is well positioned for successful bidding when issued.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment to determine which bids to pursue on behalf of Smoke Guard.
• Independently prepare project proposals and manage the process from bidding to contracting in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in negotiating pricing terms with potential customers.
• Independently determine labor, equipment and material requirements to complete project and use information to prepare bid/estimate proposal.
• Create and send RFQ’s (Request for Quotes) to vendors
• Prepare takeoffs, material estimates, scope of work, RFIs, and other actions necessary for closing a sale and obtaining a contract.
• Interface with clients, architects, engineers, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) during all phases of preconstruction and provide active product and code support as needed.
• Work collaboratively with internal team members (Project Managers, Billing Coordinators, Contracts Administrator, etc.) to determine feasibility and profitability of a project.
• Follow up with all bids to clients in a timely manner. Track lost bids and perform analysis.
• Monitor progress, complete timely progress reports and update CRM and other systems, and attend
meetings with peers and management as required.
• Perform other duties as needed

Knowledge & Skills
• Strong understanding of construction industry practices and sales processes
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand building plans
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to negotiate and work in the best interest of the company.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate in a professional manner.
• Strong organizational, time-management and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite products (Word, Excel, Power Point) and industry specific software
• Proficiency in basic to intermediate math

Experience
• 3 years of experience in an Estimating role or similar in a construction based field
• Experience in a role where creation of bids and proposals were a main job responsibility
• Experience with contractual requirements and best practices in the construction industry
• Experience using Bluebeam, Building Connected, Salesforce or similar systems in a professional environment preferred

Education
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Administration or similar field preferred.

Other Requirements
• Physical- This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
• Travel – this role is expected to visit other SG offices, markets, customers, trade shows, etc.

Smoke Guard, Inc., a CSW Industrials company, does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, political affiliation, disability, age, genetic information, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).