Estimator

PALA Interstate; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Fusion & Specialty Construction in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an experienced estimator to forecast costs and prepare proposals for installation and fabrication projects. You will interact with customers and field teams to ensure profitability and timely delivery.

Responsibilities include material sourcing, submittal compilation, drawings management, and coordinating invoices and change orders. A Construction Management degree and CAD skills are required, with at least five years of estimating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management required.
• Proficient in MS Office and CAD software (AutoCAD).
• 5 years of estimating experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and safety credentials (TWIC/OSHA) required.

Responsibilities

• Estimate jobs and present proposals to win new business.
• Source and purchase materials; coordinate delivery.
• Compile submittal information and manage drawings for estimates.
• Research materials for project applicability and creativity.
• Maintain project files, including resumes, field notes, and invoices.
• Collaborate with USF field teams to profitably manage projects.
• Process change orders and invoices; finalize orders with customers.
• Develop relationships with customers and vendors for future work.

Skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

Scheduling software

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Problem solving

Phone etiquette

Professional image

Field coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

CAD software (AutoCAD)

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Position Description

US FUSION & Specialty Construction

Job Summary: Responsible for estimating installation and fabrication projects in order to ultimately gain new business.

Responsible for forecasting and projecting project costs

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Primary estimating of jobs/presentation of the Proposal
• Sourcing /purchasing materials
• Coordinating delivery
• Compiling submittal information
• Researching materials for application creativity
• Maintaining resume, field, job, and archive files
• Working with customer/USF field teams to profitably manage project
• Posting all paper work/invoicing/change orders necessary to complete job.
• Work with the customer to excel in presenting our services/products
• Establish and maintain relationships with customers as relates to providing estimates for projects
• Understand all factors relating to estimates in order to ensure profitability is factored into information/estimates provided to customers
• Process and manage customer orders
• Manage drawings necessary to estimate, manage, and properly represent USF
• Assist with set-up and management of customer accounts
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors
• Manage all aspects of a project in conjunction with all necessary parties (i.e. Construction Manager, Office Manager, etc)
• Maintains computerized information necessary to perform with system
• Considers raw materials, labor, equipment tools, labor and transportation for estimations
• Assists in determinations of necessary resources for projects based on cost estimates and budgetary constraints
• Gathers details and compiles data to estimates all sales costs based on specifications
• Considers current economic conditions that may affect the Company’s ability to sell its products or services in the marketplace

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Cross-train with other departments as needed
• Participates in other duties as assigned by the other Managers
• Visit customers, jobsites, and other pertinent locations on behalf of USF

Position Requirements

Minimum Experience, Education, and Licensure:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management required
• CAD capabilities
• 5 years experience required
• Valid Driver’s License required
• TWIC – OSHA required

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficient in M.S. Office software package
• Versed in CAD software (AutoCAD)
• Versed in scheduling software (Microsoft Project or Primavera P6)
• Ability to use standard office equipment including computers, photocopiers, facsimile machines and printers
• Strong attention to detail, organization and ability to multitask
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent phone etiquette
• Critical thinking / problem solving skills
• Conveys a professional and positive image and attitude regarding US Fusion
• Communicates with the field superintendents daily to coordinate project management

Equal Opportunity Employer

PALA Group, Inc. and its Subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.