Project Estimator

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc is seeking a qualified estimator for construction management in foodservice equipment. The role requires reading blueprints and CAD drawings, estimating equipment, labor, freight, and coordinating installation schedules.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong Excel/Office skills, and experience with CAD tools. Travel within the assigned territory and collaboration with multiple departments are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience with 1 year of construction/project management in foodservice equipment and 3 years estimating food equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, architectural/CAD drawings, and other construction documents.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to multitask and work independently.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Project estimating including equipment, labor, freight, and installation schedules.
• Follow contract policies, procedures, and guidelines for expeditious project handling.
• Prepare and review quotations and bids within provided margins and credits.
• Travel throughout assigned territory as required by sales and senior management.
• Maintain complete, accurate files on all projects.
• Coordinate with internal departments, customers, and vendors to keep projects on track.
• Stay updated on new products, pricing, and foodservice industry information.
• Escalate issues beyond scope to appropriate parties.
• Troubleshoot issues and assist with warranty/service requests as needed.
• Prepare and distribute ASA & O&M for projects as needed.
• Process and issue paperwork for purchase orders, revisions, and acknowledgements.
• Research and reconcile price discrepancies and adjust purchase orders accordingly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Estimating

Blueprints to CAD drawings

MS Office proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication & time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

CAD/Drafting/Construction Management or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

AutoQuotes

SAP experience

Job description

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 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