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Estimator

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred, Experience in construction or manufacturing, Certification as a Certified Professional Estimator preferred.

Key responsabilities:

Analyze project documents and blueprints
Prepare material and labor cost estimates
Develop relationships with vendors and contractors
Manage bids and compile cost analysis
Present estimates to management and stakeholders

Smart Care Large https://smartcaresolutions.com

1001 - 5000 Employees

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Job description

An Estimator, or Project Estimator, is responsible for deciding the projected time frame needed to complete a project and additional factors like labor needs, materials, budgets and potential setbacks. Their duties include communicating with personnel and contractual professionals or vendors, using computer software to weigh production risks or compile reports and making presentations to project leaders outlining their suggestions for upcoming projects

Estimators need to be able to read blueprints, understand construction concepts, and use computer programs to estimate costs and labor time. They also need to have strong numerical skills, the ability to analyze financial data, and good time management skills.

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION

Estimator duties and responsibilities

Estimators work closely with many other professionals including consultants, contractors, accountants and operations personnel to provide the most accurate and comprehensive financial and budget analysis for their employers. Their duties often include:

Analyzing requirement documents, blueprints and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project
Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product
Preparing material estimates and cost estimates for the product or service
Creating labor estimates for any project
Developing and maintaining relationships with company vendors and contractors
Managing bids from vendors and contractors
Using bid data to prepare detailed a cost analysis
Presenting prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders
Compiling and recording actual costs

Qualifications:

Education A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, such as construction management, civil engineering, construction science, or quantity surveying. A degree in finance, economics, or accounting can also be beneficial.
Experience is essential, and many estimators have worked in the field for years before entering the career. You can gain experience through an internship with a construction firm or manufacturer, or by working as a construction or factory worker.
Certification Some employers may require certification as a Certified Professional Estimator (CPE).

About Smart Care

Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC.

Smart Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected class status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation with respect to Smart Care’s application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources department at HR@smartcaresolutions.com.