Waterproofing Project Estimator

Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing in Houston, TX is seeking an entry-level PE-I estimator to learn the full estimating process and begin contributing to project work. You will participate in field observations, onscreen estimating, proposal writing and detail review, while interfacing with clients and industry associations.

As you develop base knowledge you will verify contract scope, manage client relationships and drive overall project engagement from start to finish, with emphasis on clear

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or 2 years college plus 2 years Chamberlin experience, or 5 years construction and/or sales/customer relations experience.
• Ability to read and understand construction documents.
• Familiarity with general construction items.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the entire estimating process from field observations to proposal writing.
• Develop base knowledge and engage in contract scope verification and client relationships through project lifecycle.

Skills

English speaking

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Four-year college degree

2 years college + 2 years Chamberlin experience

5 years construction experience and/or sales/customer relations experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• The PE-I will be engaged in the entire estimating process with the responsibility of learning each step of the Chamberlin process.
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to: field observations and inspections, onscreen estimating, proposal writing, detail review, client interactions and association involvement.
• As the PE-I develops a base knowledge they will be responsible for contract scope verification, client relationship and overall project engagement from start to finish.

• PE-I is the entry level estimator role.
• The PE-I will be engaged in the entire estimating process with the responsibility of learning each step of the Chamberlin process.
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to: field observations and inspections, onscreen estimating, proposal writing, detail review, client interactions and association involvement.
• As the PE-I develops a base knowledge they will be responsible for contract scope verification, client relationship and overall project engagement from start to finish.

Experience: If applicant does not have a four-year degree, they must have a minimum of 2 years of college and 2 years Chamberlin experience or five years construction experience and/or professional sales and customer relations experience.

Skills: Microsoft office, English speaking, bilingual preferred

Abilities/Requirements:

• Ability to read and understand construction documents
• Familiarity with general construction items
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Problem solving and dispute resolution skills
• Strong work ethic/self-starter
• Negotiation and relationship building skills (sales ability)
• Career ambition to move up within Chamberlin
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to climb scaffolding, stairs, ladders (standing, stooping bending, lifting, etc.)

Education Required: Four-year college degree or 2 years of college and 2 years Chamberlin experience or five years construction experience and/or professional sales and customer relations experience.