Role: Concrete Estimator (Commercial & Public Projects)
Job Type: Independent Contractor | Full-time

RESPONSIBLITIES:

General contractor relationships: build and maintain relationships with general contractors.
Inside sales: identifying the industries/government entities that use our services that are vital to build a solid book of new business clients.
Sufficient knowledge of the concrete polishing and coating industry: (installation, decorative concrete, overlayments, concrete repair, equipment, tooling, moisture control, coatings.)
Ability to listen and understand customer’s project goals to competently make recommendations that are in the best interest of the customer and best use of their investment.
Able to interpret architectural plans and specifications, construction design elements and make technical recommendations and submit RFI’s and substitution requests.
Able to proficiently discuss concrete polishing, decorative concrete and epoxy systems.
Generate and create opportunities and new leads with general contractors, retail chains, government entities, facilities managers & architect/designers.
Follow up on proposals and close sales.
Hand off project to management and field team seamlessly to ensure no balls are dropped and customer needs are met.
Maintain client satisfaction level.
Work collaboratively with the project management and field team.
Work with vendors and manufacturers on product specifications.
Negotiate with customers on all facets of a project including logistics, schedule, etc.
Work closely with the President to ensure a fair pricing structure for customers.
Bid profitable projects: identifying, analyzing and quantifying materials/labour for jobs.
Maintains and updates the CRM.
Maintains and oversees the internal bidding process and bid invitations.
Construction take-offs using take-off software.

REQUIREMENTS:

Proven work experience in construction estimating and inside sales/relationship management.
Experience with US based Commercial and/ Public Projects
Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritise daily workload.
Discretion and confidentiality.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
MS Office, Take-off/estimating software, English proficiency
Good verbal communication skills.
A valid state driver’s license is required.
Strong work ethic.
Analytical
Decisiveness/good judgment, problem-solving and analytical skills to act with authority and take risks in an environment with little direction from others.
Market awareness.
Ability to work autonomously.
Strong attention to detail.
Computer and software skills and experience, ability to learn new tools quickly and with ease
Understanding of commercial construction

WOULD PREFER:

Minimum five (5) years of estimating and sales experience
Strong track record of sales in the construction field.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Construction estimating: 2 years

Compensation: TBD

Estimator (Specialized in Concrete & Commercial Projects)