Estimator

FINITETEK INC; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Town of Colonie is seeking an Estimator to prepare proposals for fencing installation projects. The role involves developing detailed material and labor estimates, submitting quotations, and maintaining communication with clients and leadership. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 2-10 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Bluebeam is preferred. This position offers a competitive salary range of $60,000 to $85,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience of 2-10 years in industry preferred.
• Ability to review and understand project specifications.
• Experience with cost estimation and bidding process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals for fence installation projects.
• Submit project quotations to potential customers.
• Maintain communication with leadership on sales progress.
• Consult with clients and vendors to formulate estimates.

Skills

Review plans and specifications

Develop material and labor estimates

Prepare project quotations

Meet communication requirements

Strong understanding of bidding process

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

Salary and Benefits - $60,000 - $85,000 per year

The Estimator is responsible for preparing proposals for commercial and industrial fence installation projects. Send out quotations for work and following bid projects for information about low bid contractors. Communicating with customers leads to secure work.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications and related bid documents to determine and understand the scope of work and requirements of projects
• Develop detailed material and labor estimates for various commercial and industrial fencing projects.
• Prepare project quotations and submit to potential customers.
• Updates bid list with pertinent and accurate information daily.
• Secures and receives purchase orders from customers and creates sales contracts.
• Prepares start up sheets for order entry, ensuring accuracy.
• Assist other members of the team, as needed, with a general knowledge of the bidding and quoting process.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or project managers to discuss and formulate estimates.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Encourage and support marketing strategies, to support and encourage new business.
• Identify and report improvement opportunities in every aspect of the division.
• Maintain constant communication with leadership to monitor sales progress.
• Other responsibilities as directed or assigned.

Position Specifications

• Minimum Education – Bachelor’s degree or related experience.
• Minimum Experience – 2 – 10 years’ industry experience years preferred.
• Computer Knowledge – Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word preferred. Bluebeam experience is a plus.
• Supervision – Reports to VP of Estimating