Foodservice Equipment CAD Project Estimator

FHLB Des Moines; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 120,347,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a Project Estimator in Santa Rosa to perform project estimating for foodservice equipment, including equipment, labor, freight, and scheduling. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 3+ years of estimating experience in foodservice equipment.

The ideal candidate will read blueprints and CAD drawings, have strong Excel skills, and be able to work independently while coordinating with internal and external teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and 1 year of applicable Construction Management or Project Management experience in a Foodservice Equipment capacity with a minimum of 3 years of estimating food equipment.
• Ability to estimate projects and proposals independently, read blueprints, architectural and CAD drawings, design layouts and other construction documents.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, organizational skills and the ability to problem solve, multitask, prioritize, and work independently
• Excellent communication, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Project estimating, including equipment, labor, freight, tracking delivery dates, order confirmations, and installation schedules.
• Follow contract policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure the expeditious handling of projects.
• Prepare and review quotations and bids within margin and credit guidelines provided by Management.
• Travel throughout assigned geographic territory and/or to specific projects as assigned by sales and senior management
• Maintain complete, accurate, and up to date files on all projects.
• Maintain daily contact with internal departments, customers, factory representatives, and other outside sources and follow up with customers, vendors, management office and support staff.
• Keep updated and informed on new products, pricing, and other general/technical information as it relates to FED and the foodservice industry
• Escalate issues beyond scope of authority to appropriate parties
• Troubleshoot internal and external issues and assist in warranty/service requests if necessary
• Prepare & distribute ASA & O&M for project as needed.
• Process and issue all paperwork pertaining to purchase orders, revisions and acknowledgements.
• Research and reconcile price discrepancies and make changes as necessary to purchase orders.

Skills

Estimate projects independently

Read blueprints CAD drawings

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Multitask

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

CAD/Drafting/Construction Management degree or coursework

SAP experience (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

AutoQuotes

Job description

Sysco is seeking a Project Estimator in Santa Rosa to perform project estimating for foodservice equipment, including equipment, labor, freight, and scheduling. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 3+ years of estimating experience in foodservice equipment.

The ideal candidate will read blueprints and CAD drawings, have strong Excel skills, and be able to work independently while coordinating with internal and external teams.