"When Only The BEST Will Do"

The BEST Quality and the BEST Service at the BEST Value

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Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Prepare estimates by evaluating scope of work to determine labor costs and equipment needs
Collect and incorporate information from customers and data sources including drawings, projects plans and material price lists
Communicates regularly and consistently with customers and contractors
Maintain frequent contact with client base via telephone, e-mail and in person to secure new projects.
Develop new contacts by attending pre-bid meetings and conferences as well as availing yourself of any and all value-added electronic media communication methods
Follow-up on all outstanding proposals using established procedures
Maintain proposal follow up log updated with contact dates and notes
Ensure that all required paperwork is submitted promptly and in accordance with company policies

Candidate Requirements

It is preferred that candidates meet the following criteria:

5+ years of estimating experience, preferably in the commercial bidding process
Must be a proactive problem solver with a demonstrated ability to work independently.
Excellent follow up skills a must.
Organized and comfortable multi-tasking,
High-level attention to detail and ability to handle tight deadlines.
Preferably a strong understanding of the Baltimore-Washington Commercial Fencing market, including current market prices and clients (e.g. engineers, architects, property managers/owners) is a huge benefit, but not a pre-requisite
Strong knowledge and comfort level with reading plans & specifications, blueprints, writing proposals and submitting bid packages

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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Material Purchasing

Purchase all materials for projects and inventory
Develop and maintain relationships with material vendors and solicit multiple quotes in an effort to negotiate the most favorable pricing and terms

Inventory & Yard Operations

Supervise yard staff
Analyze and maintain inventory levels in an effort to optimize material purchases
Coordinate and manage yard crews to ensure a neat, organized and efficient yard operation
Coordinate receipt and delivery of materials and product
Supervise year –end and mid-year inventory count

Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance

Maintain all equipment and vehicles to ensure efficient operation and availability
Lease equipment needed for projects (i.e. lifts, scaffolding, concrete trucks)
Develop and maintain relationships with service vendors and solicit multiple quotes in an effort to negotiate the most favorable pricing and terms

Labor Schedule & Crews

Maintain a working knowledge of all mandated jobs on the project schedule in order to effectively schedule crews and troubleshoot
Create and maintain labor schedule for all Company projects
Communicate with crews and project managers daily to confirm project completion and start dates
Become proficient at adjusting the schedule for unforeseen obstacles such as weather, crew availability or customer-generated schedule changes
Communicate with project managers in order to create/plan schedule contingencies when necessary

Other

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Preferred Academic Disciplines (Not Required)

Internship program for credit (non paying)

We are seeking an individual with the following characteristics:

Self-motivated individual currently enrolled in one of the above programs.
Prefer Juniors and Seniors
Should have a working knowledge of construction projects, be able to read and intrepid blue prints and specifications

Duties

Assist the estimators in researching and evaluating projects to bid on.
Maintain estimating calendar and project log,
Perform research for products, building and labor codes, assist in updating safety program and MSDS compliance.
Assist other departments in their day-to-day activity ranging from project management, purchasing, marketing and accounting.
Provide estimating assistance
Perform market analysis and code evaluation