Jr Estimator/Purchasing Agent

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Salary: $65,000 - $90,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are seeking an Jr. Estimator/Purchasing Agent - but more on the Commercial side (though we are generally known to be a residential firm, we are now self-performing all of our commercial builds. i.e; restaurants, golf clubs, recreational clubs and all of the other structures that go along with these buildings)

A bit about us:

Come and join a fast-growing company with great leaders in the luxury home industry.

We are a fun, easygoing bunch of professionals who take a lot of pride in the work we do. We acknowledge the contributions and talents of our biggest asset (our team members.) by providing recognition, on the job training and opportunities for advancement. We're looking for someone with a high-level of integrity, who shares our values as a business.

Why join us?

Benefits:
Competitive Pay Commensurate with Skills and Experience
100% paid Medical and Basic Life Insurance for employees
Cost-shared, affordable Dental and Vision coverage
Education Reimbursement Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Cell phone or Cell phone allowance
Bonus up to 10%-15% of base salary based on performance

Job Details

Our phenomenal team is happy to support the growth of your career. As a Commercial Jr. Estimator, you will estimate and bid projects and support our director of purchasing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in partnership with the President to plan the job prior to project initiation i.e. general conditions study, procurement schedule, logistics, etc.
• Complete a thorough review of all documents to ensure that they accurately reflect the conversations and agreements with the client, Architect and Engineer.
• Develop comprehensive understanding of project strategy and deploy this throughout the estimating process.
• Ensure that the best bids are obtained for each trade, based on the needs of the project.
• Structure a fair and comprehensive final sub bid process by incorporating all information from previous budgets, including, but not limited to detailed written scope of work, logistics, etc., so that they are all bidding on the same work.
• Maintain and developing relationships to reinforce a commitment to world class customer service across the board (including co-workers, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and the design community.
• Serve as a coach and mentor to Assistant Estimators (if you are more seasoned).
• Must have experience working with detailed home plans.
• Must be able to produce complete detailed material take offs.
• Reading and interpretation of contract documents, including blueprints, specifications, addendums and RFI's.
• Ability to quickly estimate and thoroughly detail a project. Ability to plan and execute purchasing and job coordination.

Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries and unsafe work practices to management; complete safety training and certifications. Maintain files of Safety Data Sheets and follow safe work practices.

Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• A four (4) year college degree in Construction Management preferred; working knowledge of multiple construction estimator software platforms with experience in Buildertrend software builder is preferred.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Must have at least five (5) years of experience or a combination of five years of education and experience with estimating in the luxury home arena; must have advanced computer skills and competency in the following, Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook, must have strong organization skills, attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment all while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

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