Estimator

Social Influence LLC; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) Matching

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

A prominent company in Fairfield, Ohio is seeking an Estimator responsible for cost calculations for projects and services. Duties include researching costs, maintaining vendor relationships, preparing quotes, and supporting project management. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience, excellent communication skills, and expertise in various materials. The position offers a salary range of $55,000 - $65,000 annually along with benefits starting on day one.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of work experience in relevant fields.
• Experience in custom design-built business and retail industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research the cost of items such as materials, transport, labor and equipment.
• Establish and maintain relationships with contractors and vendors.
• Obtain multiple quotes from suppliers within a specified time frame.
• Communicate costs and potential solutions to project management.
• Assess risk levels associated with a project.
• Prepare and submit quotations for work to be done.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to research costs

Proficient in reading detailed production drawings

Expert knowledge of various materials

Job description

An Estimator, or Cost Engineer, is responsible for cost calculations to determine how much it will cost a company to complete a project or provide products and services to its clients. They do this by researching the costs of the materials, transport, labor and equipment. This person’s responsibility includes ballpark pricing, prototype pricing and pricing for full productions runs.

Estimator Duties and Responsibilities

• Research the cost of items such as materials, transport, labor and equipment
• Establish and maintain relationships with contractors and vendors including wood, metal and plastic vendors as well as installation partners
• Obtain multiple quotes from suppliers and contractors within a specified time frame
• Communicate costs and potential value engineered solutions back to the project management and engineering teams
• Assess the risk levels associated with a project
• Evaluate the pricing request and work with project management to define the level of quote need i.e. ballpark or firm pricing
• Prepare and submit quotations and details of costs for work to be done
• Assist with bids for new contracts and supporting the activities of buyers
• Define potential problems and suggest alternatives based upon cost implications, time constraints, and customer quality standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in custom design-built business preferred
• Experience in the retail industry is preferred
• Proficient in reading detailed production drawings
• Expert knowledge of various materials including but not limited to metal, acrylic, wood, expanded PVC, styrene, corrugate, plastic corrugate, etc.

Benefits Start on Day 1

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(K) Matching
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account

$55,000 - $65,000 a year