Sierra School Equipment Company (SSEC) is a School and Office Furniture Dealership and Architectural Specialty Contractor. Our team is looking for a successful candidate to fill the role of Project Estimator as outlined below. Review project specifications and drawings to identify products within the Firm's typical scope of pricing. Save relevant plan sheets and specifications pertaining to applicable products for project reference. Prepare and submit Requests for Information (RFIs) to the General Contractor when discrepancies are identified in contract documents or plans that may impact pricing or bidding approach. Using Excel, develop project-specific spreadsheets capturing item quantities and product details. Solicit pricing proposals from manufacturers via e-mail or online pricing programs. Obtain installation quotes from labor subcontractors (if applicable), providing all relevant plan sheets and anchoring details for their review. Prepare scope letters and customer quotes outlining the project scope and products for which pricing is being provided. Notify the appropriate sales staff when Excel spreadsheets and scope proposals are ready for review and approval. Contact General Contractors via e-mail or phone to confirm bid participation, and compile a bid-day contact list with names, e-mails, and phone numbers for each point of contact. Distribute scope letters to the applicable General Contractors. Follow up with General Contractors within two business days of bid submission to obtain results for the trades proposed by the Firm. Save all project-related e-mails and attachments to the designated project folders in Outlook for team reference. Support the Lead Estimator in reviewing projects, spreadsheets, and proposals prior to distribution to Owners and General Contractors. Other Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and capable of learning relevant systems Comply with company policies and procedures Self-starter, self-motivated with common sense Strong organizational skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Must be able to work in a fast paced environment Other duties as requested
Pay:
$20.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan