About this opportunity
The-Koetter-Group lists this Estimator "Commercial Construction" opportunity in floyds knobs, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Status: Exempt
Reports To: Director of Pre-Construction
Position Purpose
The Estimator, Koetter Construction (KC) is responsible for estimating efforts in the construction division. This includes putting estimates together from start to finish, as well as estimating strategy. This person is responsible for all aspects of estimating, including responding to requests for quotes, meeting with customers, estimating costs for projects, review & assess incoming projects, bid dates, as well as assigning pricing. This position will work collaborate with other members of the team as well as other divisions to increase the overall company performance.
Measures of Success
Metrics based on Koetter Construction results
Customer Satisfaction
Bid dates met
Quote Accuracy
Estimating goals achieved
Key Responsibilities
Put quotes together for individual projects, as well as team projects
Investigate, apply, & communicate pricing, trends, & technology with staff & customers
If an initiative is lagging, work with teams to employ the required countermeasures to get back on track in the most expeditious fashion
Upkeep of pricing in the estimating spread sheets
Track estimates & contracts for monthly reporting
Identify trends & continually review these with the Director of Pre-Construction
Customer Relations
Negotiate preferred positions with customers while also building strong, long-term, customer relationships
Develop and maintain positive relationships with key people in existing and potential customers understanding what is important to the health of the relationship
Present the company’s bid packages and communicate back to internal groups the outcome of negotiations/proposals focusing on conveying the expectations set forth for each group, i.e., clear details, critical timeframes, and expectations
Engage with the customer in contract negotiations within the company’s margin and contractual goals and policies
Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support
Project Estimating and Pricing
Qualify new business to assure resources are dedicated to targeted opportunities
Understand and anticipate the market’s movements on raw materials and adjust pricing accordingly
Maintain and continue to refine the Company’s project cost estimating process to promote accuracy and quickness
Include the trade divisions’ costing input on complex projects as needed
Continue to search for areas to improve the project’s margin without sacrificing on the team’s safety, project quality, or timeliness
Price bids according to the company’s goals, policies, and strategies
Have constant communication with the estimating team to create clear direction on projects and our goals
Be involved with periodic project reviews with the estimating team to assure the tactical plans as are being executed according to expectations
Provide periodic projections as required
Collaborate with KC Project Managers relating to matters such as current costs versus estimated costs, subcontractor quality, projected workload demands, etc.
Subcontractor Development
Maintain a group of subcontractors that will supplement the company’s existing divisional trades.
Maintain constructive relationships with the sub-contractors and suppliers
Actively seek new high-quality subcontractors
Develop and maintain the company’s subcontractor rating system
Organizational Ownership/Values Alignment
Results Orientation
Accuracy
Client Management
Systematic Thinking
Strategic Thinking
Job Knowledge/ Business Acumen
Construction & Construction Management (including job costing)
Communication & Problem Resolution
Relationship Building
Education & Experience
Must have 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience
Experience estimating up to and including $30MM contracts preferred
Working Environment & Conditions
The employee is maybe occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch
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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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Worksite address
floyds knobs, IN, 47119, US
Who can apply
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