Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Position: Estimator
Parking Lot Painting Company (PLP Co.) has built a reputation for being a premier specialty contractor involved in the installation and removal of pavement markings. Our customers look for us to provide a quality product and produce our product in a timely manner.
Job Summary: To support the Estimating Department in researching project information, preparing estimates, generating proposals, contacting customers, compiling historical bid data, maintaining the project database, and other related duties.
Job Responsibilities: - Meet daily, more, if necessary, with the Senior Estimator to review tasks and priorities for the day and status of pending work items.
- Coordinate the entire bid process; obtain and print plans, addenda, etc., create proposal template, organize, and log all invitations to bid, research and contact plan holders lists to compile a complete list of bidders.
- Create and distribute bid documents/proposals and track all distributions to bidders.
- Follow-up with bidders to confirm receipt of proposal and inquire about our bid status (awarded, lost).
- Support estimating staff with bid day related tasks, contractor phone calls, and revisions of proposals, etc.
- Set-up projects in the company database. Maintain database for each project in support of Estimating and Operations department needs.
- Responsible for the upkeep and organization of electronic and hard copy project files.
- Maintain the master list of contractor contacts.
- Monitor quality closely, ensuring that all finished products meet company standards.
- Help with answering phones and greeting visitors when needed.
- Provide overall support as requested by the Senior Estimator, Partners, and Office Staff.
- Perform related and other duties as requested.
Position Requirements: - Must have excellent customer service skills.
- Must have excellent follow-up skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Proficiency with computers; Microsoft office (Word, Excel; Outlook); knowledge of Microsoft Project is preferred.
- Above average typing skills: At least 60 WPM, accurately.
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other departments and organizations.
- Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications is helpful.
- Must be obsessed with details and organization.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Exhibit teamwork.
Key Competencies: - Honest, trustworthy, dependable.
- Self-disciplined.
- Strong work ethic.
- Desire to learn and be trained.
- Ability to learn through on-the-job training.
- Be a team player. Cooperate with co-workers.
- Ability to work diligently while under time restraints.
- Willing to accept change based on business needs.
Education & Experience: - Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, communication or related degree or three (3) years’ work experience.
- Prior experience working in a fast-paced, detail-oriented, deadline-driven professional environment.
Working Conditions: - Open office environment.
- At times, may be required to lift supplies and materials.
Benefits: - The benefits package for full-time employees (after probation period) includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, in addition to matching 401K.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Please submit a cover letter, resume, references, and salary requirements. All candidates wishing to be considered must submit to a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.
Parking Lot Painting Company (PLP Co.) is an equal Opportunity Employer.
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