Job Description
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Role Description
- Hydro Resources Holding Inc. is looking for an estimator to join our growing team and company. This position is a remote position with daily video conferencing meetings. The estimator will solicit suppliers and subcontractors for all materials, supplies and services necessary to estimate a project. Estimator will work closely with operations to put labor costs together with materials, supplies, and services. This position will support multiple locations in preparing and reviewing thorough and detailed estimates.
- Review assigned specifications and plans in their entirety pertaining to project.
- Note points impacting scheduling, costs, liabilities, and responsibilities for Hydro Resources.
- Address key points with Hydro Resources’ teams.
- Work in conjunction with Hydro Resources’ operations teams and pertinent people in all locations to receive operational input.
- Maintain open lines of communication with Business Development, Operations, Estimating team and Executive Management, as necessary.
- Perform bid take-offs and gather all costs for items pertaining to project.
- Communicate all specifications with vendors/suppliers/subcontractors for accurate estimation.
- Receive multiple quotes from various vendors and subcontractors to assemble the most complete and competitive cost for Hydro Resources proposal.
- Develop working relationships with vendors and subcontractors to build rapport and a teaming relationship to produce the best results in a competitive market.
- Continually seek out new vendors/suppliers/subcontractors.
- Qualify products and lead times to deliver and perform the best product.
- Build estimating spreadsheet with operational input and acquired quotations in a timely manner to allow for strategy considerations.
- Manage project cost reviews with Hydro Resources teams.
- Assist with project set-up, purchasing, product submittals, and as built drawings.
- Aid with estimates involving change orders.
- Document all assumptions while assembling estimates.
- Perform semiannual and quarterly reviews as assigned to determine varying costs of ongoing and completed projects.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
- Qualifications
- 8-10 years of industry experience.
- Intermediate understanding of accounting principles.
- Proficient with Microsoft 365 programs including SharePoint, Excel, Word, Project, Adobe, Etc.
- Proficient in CRM and SL.
- MUST be transparent and honest.
- MUST be a team player and willing to help where help is needed.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and people skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to perform under elevated levels of pressure with extremely tight deadlines.
- Strong understanding of IFP, RFP, RFQ and contract language.
- Self-motivated independent thinker with ability to think creatively and solve problems.
- Willing to travel when necessary. Up to 20%.
- Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
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