Job Description
CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR/SALES
Summary
Meet with potential customers at their homes to get an accurate understanding of the project scope. Effectively communicate the values and processes of BHR. Use the scope of work provided by the homeowner to put together a preliminary estimate. Meet with homeowner to explain the estimate and sell the job. Effectively communicate the scope of work to the project manager and design team to ensure that the customer’s vision is completed properly. Work within a team to devlop contracts.
Estimating
Job Scope:
- Estimating labor, material, and time requirements to determine an overall cost projection
- Create and present reports to upper management
- Create material lists
- Draw up proposals based on estimates
- Provide PM with all pertinent information regarding a job at handoff
- Schedule process meeting with customers
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Plan reading
- Drawings
- Critical pathway knoweldge
- Knowledge of various interior and exterior products
- Significant knowledge of construction practices
- In-depth knowledge of project management
- Familiarity with computer programs such as BuilderTrend, Excel
- Good time-management skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Critical-thinker and problem-solver
Education and/or Experience:
- Previous working experience as construction estimator for 5+ years
- Hands on experience with complex data research activities
Sales
Job Scope:
- Meet with potential customers to evaluate projects
- Document (photos) all site visits
- Provide written estimates to customers in a timely manner.
- Light design work as needed to sell the project.
- Schedule sales meetings with customers.
- Follow-up with customers and log all
Work Environment:
- Constant Improvement
- Implement any efficiency initiatives in a timely manner
- Be aware of potential opportunity or shortcomings and communicate as needed.
- Represent BHR to potential customers in a professional manner
- On the phone
- Walk-ins
- Wearing BHR branded clothing
- On social media
Maintain organized work area and clean office space