Now Hiring - Sales Estimator (Precast Concrete) in Lima, NY

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED WORK HOURS: This is a full-time position.Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

SUMMARY: The Sales Estimator develops cost estimates for the bidding process and manages the sales process on bid projects. This role establishes and nurtures customer relationships throughout their lifecycle. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES:

· Customer/Client Focus.

· Communication Proficiency.

· Performance Management.

· Business Acumen.

· Initiative.

· Results Driven.

· Organizational Skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Meets with customers to develop solutions to complex construction problems.

· Estimates material, labor and freight for construction projects identified as good bidding opportunities.

· Works with Operations Manager and Engineering in regards to form costs and labor costs on special projects.

· Generates estimates and proposals for selected projects.

· Obtains bidders lists for projects that have been scoped and estimated.

· Actively pursues bid projects with timely follow up and awareness of project status.

· Tends to and assists walk-in customers with project and product inquiries.

· For projects that have been awarded to Lakelands the following tasks are performed:

o Serves as the contact person between the customer, engineering and operations.

o Ensures that specifications and expectations are met.

o Documents all phone and verbal communications related to projects.

o Maintains project files in an accessible and well-organized manner.

o Advises the Operations Manager of the development of circumstances leading to potential change orders or added costs.

o Reports all concerns regarding drafting, engineering, production, and erection to the Operations Manager upon becoming aware of any such concern.

· All other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EDUCATION:

· Ability to read and understand written instructions, notices, handbooks, and government regulations.

· Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written ideas and observations in an understandable manner.

· Ability to read and understand construction documentation.

· Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, as well as calculate percentages, area, circumference, periphery, and volume.

· Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.

· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

· Ability to organize and maintain records in an understandable and easily retrievable manner.

· Must have solid time management and prioritization skills.

· Must be an enthusiastic, proactive, accountable, team player.

· Must be proficient in Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and Outlook.

· High school diploma or GED equivalent.

· Preferably a two or four year college degree in a construction/engineering related field or equivalent work experience in field or sales/estimating.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

· Must have some sales experience in a construction or structural engineering related field.

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, climb, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, as well as talk and hear. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

OTHER: Project a positive and professional image of the company and of management to employees at all levels. This position may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested or assigned, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person