Foodservice Equipment Estimator | CAD-Driven Proposals

FHLB Des Moines; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Edward Don is seeking a Project Estimator in Santa Rosa to estimate foodservice equipment projects, read blueprints, and coordinate delivery and installation. The role requires a degree or equivalent experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication and time management.

Travel within the territory may be required, with opportunities to engage in multi-project coordination and supplier/vendor interactions. Sysco affiliation noted, with competitive incentive plans.

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, and 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Estimating

Blueprints reading

CAD drawings

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CAD/Drafting/Construction Management degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

AutoQuotes

SAP

Job description

Edward Don is seeking a Project Estimator in Santa Rosa to estimate foodservice equipment projects, read blueprints, and coordinate delivery and installation. The role requires a degree or equivalent experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication and time management.

Travel within the territory may be required, with opportunities to engage in multi-project coordination and supplier/vendor interactions. Sysco affiliation noted, with competitive incentive plans.