Job Description

Since 1947 Claridge has established itself as the standard, providing our clients all over the world with our unrivaled visual display products to help them apply their ideas and bring solutions to light. For every major market, we continue to expand our capabilities by listening to the customer’s needs and endeavoring to leverage our vast capabilities by creating the best designs and most durable visual display products for our vision-driven clients. We are committed to ensuring successful projects for each of our clients.

Job Description Summary

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a self-starting, well-motivated individual, capable of ensuring that Claridge continues to be the leading provider of visual display products for construction projects. You will be responsible for all construction-related sales in your region, including managing channel partners, direct bidding, and direct-to-the-end-user sales. You will manage current dealer relationships as well as help develop new dealers.

Essential Functions

The Construction Estimator should obtain all relevant project specifications, determine the most appropriate materials, and estimate based on the Claridge pricing structure. You should also be aware of your market to determine whether your estimates are both reasonable and competitive. A Construction Estimator should be able to translate project requirements into concrete figures with ease and adhere to financial constraints without compromising on high moral standards and integrity.

Objectives

Utilizing existing tools to review projects in the design development, construction document, and bidding phases of construction
Interpret and extrapolate information for blueprints and architectural specifications
Provide information that will be entered into Claridge’s CRM daily
Submit and receive answers to “Request for Information” (RFIs) to architects and contractors regarding any discrepancies with the plans and specifications.
Seek clarification of any potential conflict and ensure that the results are published by the architect before the bid date.
Accurate interpretation of the scope of work.
Ensure that all bid documents and requirements of bidders are correctly submitted.
At times you will be required to provide a takeoff of quantities and sizes for all our products in our scope of work.
Input takeoff numbers into our quote system and compile an accurate estimate.
Make sure pricing is within all pricing matrix guidelines
Work with Project Management regarding all installation labor rates or requirements.
Assist project closers with any questions that arise during the negotiation process in securing contracts, by conference call with the customer if necessary.
Answer any questions and assist the drafting department regarding any discrepancies during the submittal process.
Assist the project management with the quick turnaround of “Change Order” proposals.
Provide support to the Commercial Construction team as needed.

Requirements

Experience in Microsoft computer software, Client Management Systems (CRM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and or construction management software, (Dodge, Construct Connect) a plus
Minimum 2+ years of work experience in construction products estimating
Minimum 2+ years of work experience in the architectural openings industry within Divisions 8, 9, and 10 is a plus.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Capable of reading, understanding, and performing material takeoffs and labor estimates from construction plans and specifications
Team player who enjoys working with and helping colleagues and customers
A proven commitment to continuous growth and learning
Strong oral and written communication skills
Self-motivated and driven work ethic
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Work Conditions:

Construction Estimator reports to the Inside Sales Manager and has no direct reports
Ability to work in an office setting utilizing a computer for daily tasks
0% travel required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits: