• Complete quantity survey estimates for commercial stone fabrication business. 
• Quantifying the scope of work from preliminary drawings, sketches, conversations, and actual reviews in the field.
• Apply for labor and service extensions and solicit pricing from stone suppliers including providing direction to subcontract items
• Finalize the bid breakdown forms and submittals that to complete the estimate proposal, including an understanding of all qualifications and clarifications that pertain to the estimate.
• Attend estimate review meetings and provide input 
• Serve as the main point of the interface in supporting field personnel during the estimating process.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, industry-based software systems on a daily basis.
• Perform digitized quantity take-offs and utilize basic CAD drawings.
• Prior experience in the construction or stone industry is preferred, but GerrityStone will train a motivated candidate.

• Prepare, review, seek, and evaluate bid opportunities
• Communicate with trade partners and team members regarding new and current projects
• Prepare estimates and approve purchase orders in detail for all labor and materials
• Ensure timely completion of estimates
• Understand the scope of work to bid
• Manage bid pricing from all vendors
• Establish and maintain working relationships with vendors and subcontractors
• Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials
• Identifying qualified subcontractors and negotiating prices.
• Analyze new bid opportunities through review of project specifications & blueprints
• Prepare estimates based off material price, labor, and equipment/supply costs
• Review project details with department supervisor to ensure scope of work and interest

Skills: Bid Preparation and Evaluation, Project Communication, Estimate Preparation and Approval, Timeliness in Estimates, Scope of Work Understanding, Vendor Management, Subcontractor Identification and Negotiation, Blueprint and Specification Analysis

• Using bespoke software to input, design and cost aluminum windows, doors, and curtain wall screens.
• Populate Excel (pivot table) with customer quotation and pricing. 
• Monthly figures including summarising application for payments and keeping financial year spreadsheet up to date.
• Issuing quotations to customers and ensuring follow-up dates are managed.
• Interpreting trade enquiries, architects drawings and offering advice/design ideas.
• Consulting with trade & commercial customers
• Placing orders for all components for window/door systems profiles, glass, ironmongery, mill finish aluminium sections.
• Answering technical queries.
• Developing relationships with suppliers.
• Maintain and update company price lists, product details, and technical data
• Follow-up on awarded projects to ensure quotes match any extra work required from CAD drawings and/or change orders.

Skills: Bespoke Software Proficiency, Excel and Pivot Tables, Quotation Management, Technical Interpretation and Design Advice, Order Placement and Inventory Management, Technical Support and Query Resolution, Supplier Relationship Development, Project Follow-Up and Change Management

• Read, understand and analyze architectural drawings and specifications
• Use the RFMS Measure program to make time and material take-offs
• Use the RFMS Database to prepare accurate and competitive bid proposals, submit orders and bill clients once jobs are complete
• Value engineer material specifications to secure competitive advantages when necessary
• Assure that material and labor quantities are accurate and complete
• Oversee and/or assemble preconstruction materials for clients
• Work on multiple projects at one time and be able to multitask
• Visit potential project sites and projects that are in progress as necessary (PA & NJ only, within 1-2 hours of home office)
• Obtain and quantify work for change orders & scope changes throughout project
• Obtain “close-out” documents for clients
• Complete tasks or any additional duties by manager to assist in day-to-day activities throughout the office and warehouse

Skills: Architectural Drawings Analysis, RFMS Measure Program Expertise, Bid Proposal Preparation, Value Engineering, Material and Labor Quantity Accuracy, Preconstruction Materials Management, Multitasking and Project Management, Site Visits and Change Order Management

• Analyze project specifications and RFPs to prepare cost, material, and labor estimates for commercial construction projects, adhering to the standard project estimation, approval, and change control process.
• Solicit, consult, and manage relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and material suppliers.
• Prepare scope of work and transmit bid information for subcontractors
• Performs bid day analysis to ensure coverages of subcontractors, compiles bid list and provides multiple bidders within each trade.
• Develops RFI's and clarifications and ensures adequate subcontractor coverage and subcontractor interest.
• Follows up on submitted bids and budgets with architects, Owners, Construction managers, and project stakeholders to generate business.
• Awards subcontractors in a timely manner to ensure the release of materials.
• Partners with Project Managers to review drawings, job costs and project schedules.
• Performs buy-out of awarded projects and provides bid documents and buy-out information to Project Managers in a timely manner.
• Develop approaches to minimize issues, risks and conflicts and escalate when necessary.
• Implement a “value engineering” approach for bidding and estimating each project while ensuring company quality and standards are being met.
• Participate in bid meetings and regularly conduct site visits when schedules allow.

Skills: Cost Estimation and Analysis, Subcontractor and Vendor Management, Bid Preparation and Analysis, Request for Information (RFI) Development, Stakeholder Communication and Coordination, Project Management Collaboration, Value Engineering Implementation, Risk Management and Issue Resolution

• Prepare estimates for various commercial projects through utilization of estimating programs and other industry tools, while ensuring a thorough scope is developed for each bid.
• Communicate with general contractors and customers regarding design and mechanical requirements.
• Develop budgetary estimates as requested.
• Coordinate with vendors, engineers, and subcontractors to put together pricing for estimates.
• Review bid requests with the Commercial Coordinator and Management.
• Attend initial walkthroughs and pre-bid meetings with general contractors and customers.
• Have a thorough understanding of building codes and regulations and ensure that these are integrated into bids.
• Follow-up on all bids to determine viable backlog.
• Develop strong working relationships with customers and general contractors.
• Collaborate with the Commercial Coordinator to compile necessary paperwork for project execution, including submittals, permits, and change orders.
• Coordinate with the Project Managers to ensure that work is scheduled according to the general contractor or customer’s expectations.
• Conduct meetings with the Project Managers to ensure a thorough transition for approved bids.
• Determine cost-effective ways to bid jobs while remaining within specifications.
• Calculate building design requirements.

Skills: Estimating and Budgeting, Communication, Coordination and Collaboration, Building Codes and Regulations, Bid Management, Relationship Building, Project Documentation, Cost Efficiency

• Experience in electrical estimating.
• Ability to successfully estimate construction projects.
• Previous work experience should have demonstrated a strong electrical aptitude and good work ethic.
• Vast knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent organizational, managerial, and planning skills.
• Knowledge of all aspects of Construction (technology, equipment, methods), industry practices, estimating/budgeting, scheduling and safety requirements.
• Working knowledge of contract language and legal requirements of contracts.
• Ability to continuously demonstrate professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing. 
• Excellent professional customer relations skills.
• Understanding of equipment selection and utilization.
• Ability to read and understand project plans and specifications.

Qualifications: BS in Construction Management with 5 years of experience

• Experience in estimating, construction and building materials
• Strong customer services, interpersonal, and communications skills
• Ability to perform basic mathematical equations daily
• Proficient in PC's and Outlook
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and Highly organized
• Understanding measurements and basic math principles
• Strong computer skills 
• Strong time-management skills
• Ability to interpret building plans and deal with abstract and concrete variables

Qualifications: BA in Civil Engineering with 3 years of experience

• Experience in construction estimating - preferably commercial projects
• Able to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes
• Comprehensive project list and resume
• Experience with Commercial HVAC 
• Experience with Customer Service 
• Proficient computer skills in MS Office and Adobe
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Multi-family / single-family estimating experience
• Knowledge of General Construction 
• Skilled in reading residential and light commercial blueprints and specifications
• Comfortable talking with other estimators, builders and salesmen
• Competency in basic mathematics and geometry

Qualifications: BS in Quantity Surveying with 4 years of experience

• Experience with material takeoffs and accompanying software
• Experience estimating stucco or EIFS
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, special focus on excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet impending deadlines
• Experience with stucco/stone
• Able to build relationships with immediate and extended team while working remote, effective communication is a must.
• Experience in installation or project management 
• Language skills such as English proficiency 
• Experience in training or certifications in relevant fields a plus (masonry, stucco, stone, estimating)

Qualifications: BA in Architecture with 3 years of experience

• Experience in concrete estimating, cost control and/or engineering in a similar construction environment.
• Experienced command of construction cost estimating software (Excel, Timberline, Sage) and Takeoff Systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of general and subcontract documents, drawings, and specifications, construction means, methods and materials.
• Detail-orientated with strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, initiative and team-building skills.
• Knowledgeable in construction and estimating software as well as windows applications
• Experience in an Estimating role in the commercial construction industry
• Experience in roles of increasing responsibility in commercial construction estimating
• Outstanding time management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail while multi-tasking.
• Highly organized, with the ability to calmly and proficiently handle several things at once.
• Good judgment, discretion and initiative
• Ability to keep the right things confidential.

Qualifications: BA in Project Management with 5 years of experience

• Basic understanding of general contracting and the life cycle of a project
• Ability to read architectural plans and specifications
• Solid understanding of conceptual drawings
• Excellent estimating and technical writing skills
• Ability to build high-level and detailed construction schedules from pre construction stage to close outs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to relay highly detailed information between project team, trade and design partners
• Ability to effectively present information in oral, written, and graphic form
• Ability to manage several tasks at once and exercise independent judgment related to the daily administration of projects
• The motivated and self-directed mindset with the ability to anticipate needs, proactively find solutions, and adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, estimating software, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Apple devices
• Experience as an estimator or similar position in commercial construction

Qualifications: BA in Business Administration with 5 years of experience