Project Estimator

Construction Job Board USA; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Job Board USA in Santa Rosa, CA seeks an experienced Construction Estimator for foodservice equipment projects. You will estimate projects, read blueprints and CAD drawings, design layouts, and prepare quotations with margins.

You will travel as needed, coordinate with vendors and customers, and maintain project files. Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is essential for preparing detailed bids and reports.

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 (specifically 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in construction management or related field

CAD/Drafting/Construction Management/Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

AutoQuotes

SAP

Job description

• 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 (specifically 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.

Required

• 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 (specifically 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.

Preferred

• Experience with AutoCAD/Revit, AutoQuotes, construction site experience
• 2- or 4-year college degree in CAD, Drafting, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• Previous SAP experience.

Essential Duties

• 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