Assistant Estimator (Solar)
Job Description
PurposeThe purpose of this role is to contribute to the success and profitability of projects by providing accurate, timely, and complete estimates. This role provides ongoing assistance during the building phase of projects that may include: estimate interpretation, problem resolution, and successful processing of change orders.
Focus & Scope
Essential duties and responsibilities, i.e. those which are basic, necessary, and an integral part of the job, are indicated below:
Company / Entity
- Actively supports the achievement of Estimating function's goals and objectives. Shares knowledge and stays abreast of evolving industry trends and best practices, including new techniques and equipment used in industry. Ensures a focus on long range priorities, customer feedback, and continuously strives to make improvements to day-to-day processes and procedures.
- Collaborates across area offices and supports consistent estimating practices and administrative procedures. Ensures policies, procedures, and standards are adhered to as well as protect the company's interests.
- Establishes, promotes, and protects Teichert's values including diversity, teamwork, fair work environment, and respect of others. Maintains a "team" spirit within the business unit. Works and cooperates with other disciplines (across company lines). Uses resources effectively and efficiently.
- Promotes and protects the community perception of Teichert.
- Supports estimating team with estimate preparation and submittal.
- Contributes to the review of proposal specifications and drawings to help determine scope.
- Assists in the determination of required contents of estimates and helps research and evaluate historical data for the estimating team to be able to project unit and man hour figures.
- Completes projects on time, in accordance to business and company standards, policies, and procedures.
- Assists with takeoff using computer aided system.
- Coordinates job set up by preparing breakdowns, subcontracts, purchase orders, and other required documents on procured projects.
- Reviews plans and field changes. Prepares change orders, as required.
- Assists the Estimating team to help support Project Managers and Superintendents on problem resolution, implementing ongoing efficiencies, and improving ways of accomplishing project goals.
- Recommends changes in procedures, objectives, or best solutions based on cost, engineering quality, and availability of materials.
- Identifies, and acts upon, potential lines of business and new client prospects to assist with creating new business opportunities.
- Builds and maintains positive client relationships resulting in increased business, repeat customers, and industry referrals. Communicates company and project policies, procedures, and standards. Gathers feedback and continuously makes improvements to work processes, practices, and equipment.
- Assists in achieving a zero-injury culture through the support of Teichert's Injury Prevention and Safety program and active participation in appropriate safety meetings and training sessions to maintain a safe, healthy work environment and meet corporate safety standards.
- Completes internal administrative organization and documentation, including project logs, files, records and reports pertaining to Estimating function. May include bids, cost estimates, state and federal regulations and codes. Contributes to written and up-to-date estimating guidelines, manuals, and policies and procedures.
Key Relationships
Reports to:
- Estimator, or Estimating Manager
- Owners, developers, consultants, private customers, public agencies, state and federal regulatory agencies, A/E representatives, industry peers for networking
- Business Development Representative, Estimating Manager, Estimators, Take-off Technician, Engineering Technician, Superintendents, Project Managers, Administrative Manager, Contract Administrator, Cost Analysts, Estimators, Project Engineers, Project Executive, Project Designers, Administrative Staff, Materials, Director, VP, and other business units
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, (or related field) or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience
EOE including disablility/veterans
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