Project Estimator

Elements of Hospitality • lynden, wa, us • 4m ago

Description:

Elements Hospitality is a live environment general contractor based in Lynden WA, licensed in 36 U.S. States. Our reputation in this industry positions us as among the best as we have built our people, processes, goals, and methods around executing projects, no matter the size, in live, open and fully functioning hospitality business settings.

Position Description

The Estimator is responsible for generating timely, accurate bids for various projects.

An estimator will be responsible for functions including, but not limited to, takeoffs, job

setup, customer and vendor relations, process improvement, project handoffs, and

project support.

Position Responsibilities

• Generate quality, timely, and accurate bids for projects within the confines of all

estimating deliverables as defined by the DOE.

• Organizes and assembles job folders with all project information as per

department process and protocol.

• Communicates with customers to establish the desired path of ongoing

communication; site walk dates, bid expectations, requesting project information,

etc.

• Prepares for the estimating process by performing job walks and gathering

blueprints, specifications, and all related documents.

• Communicates with architects, designers, engineers, and other team members to

resolve any technical matters throughout the estimating process.

• Accurately performs takeoffs and gathers subcontractor proposals, material

proposals, and any other applicable factors needed to complete an estimate.

• Reviews subcontractor and vendor bids for accuracy, content, and compliance

with project expectations and requirements. Resolve discrepancies by collecting

and analyzing information.

• Prepares and completes a proposal by assembling and displaying a numerical

summation paired with descriptive scope definition.

• Works with DOE to ensure bid proposals are accurate, creative, strategic,

comprehensive, profitable yet balanced as to earn the project. This process

should transpire prior to submittal to the customer.

• Supports Account Owners in presenting, defending, and negotiating customer

proposals. Occasionally, an estimator can be tasked with directly selling and

closing a job.

• Organizes and executes a thorough handoff of the project information to Project

Management and Contract Administration once a bid is awarded.

• Participates in supporting Business Development in the strategic pursuit of new

clients and projects, as well as supporting the ongoing efforts to expand existing

customer relationships.

• Works in cooperation with the Accounting Analyst, Director of Project

Management, DOE, and the specific PM tasked with a job in the event an open

project needs GPM strategy.

• Bring insights and solutions to projects when the budget may be in jeopardy of

dipping below the actual bid margin.

• Support relationships with industry promoters. Actively participates in vendor

consolidation toward maximum fulfillment of partnership visibility and financial

benefit.

• Participates in ongoing training for others in the estimating team.

• Supports ongoing departmental process improvements toward desired sales

outcomes and maximum operational efficiency, including maintenance of our

cost database by keeping up with regular entries and backing up all project data.

• Participates in weekly estimating meetings. Comes prepared to update the DOE

and others on the status of all active estimating jobs assigned to you.

• Remains current on customer, market, and competitor activity and provides

feedback to the company leadership team.

• Is proactive and up to date with costs and conditions unique to markets we

compete in. Watches for applicable estimating trends related to our target

markets and scopes most often performed in.

• Collaborates with PMs, PAs, and Site Management as needed to help maintain

the results and expectations required by leadership for all company-managed

projects.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma, degree in Construction Management preferred.

• 5+ years' experience in estimating or related role in the construction industry,

hospitality industry preferred.

• Experience implementing organizational and process strategies.

• Understands and reflects Elements MIGs and culture.

• Self-management, time management, and drive are key to success in this

position.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and working knowledge of MS Project, Blue

Beam, and Excel.

• Ability to work closely and cooperatively with sub-contractors, vendors, and

customers.

• Competency in building and effectively managing interpersonal relationships at

all levels.

• Proficient and effective communicator with high attention to detail.

Job Location: Lynden, WA and travel to job sites as required.

Competencies:

· Ethics - Upholds organizational values. We will need to be supportive of Elements, its work, its people, its vision, its goals, and its purposes.

· Engagement/Interpersonal skills – Engages with team members, has strong interpersonal skills, focuses on solving conflict not blaming, maintains confidentiality, and is open to others' ideas.

· Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time.

· Technical skills – Pursues development and training opportunities; strives to build knowledge and skills; shares experience expertise with others.

· Authentic and Compassionate - Demonstrates vulnerability, with a desire to get to know and help support the Elements team and staff.

· Vision and Drive - Be motivated and have passion for helping execute the overall strategic plans of Elements.

· Teamwork - Will be collaborative, humble, willing to be a part of a team, give and take feedback, and treat others with respect.

· Professional and Ethical – Will keep commitments, has integrity, and approaches situations with a "seek to understand" point of view.

Wage: $85K - $125K /yr DOE

Benefits:

· 401(k) matching

· Dental Insurance

· Health insurance

· Paid time off