Estimator - Hayward

Lawson Drayage Inc•Hayward, CA

About The Position

Lawson Drayage, Inc. serves as the oldest and most respected machinery moving and high-tech handling company in the San Francisco Greater Bay Area, Northern California, and Western Nevada. A family business now in its 4th generation, Lawson Drayage is the leader when it comes to rigging and trucking and can also assist our clients with: Warehouse storage, Machinery moving, installation, relocation, Heavy hauling transportation, Turnkey Relocation, Import/export, Crating and skidding. We pride ourselves on our quality of work and value the relationships with our customers. COMPETITIVE WAGES; EXCELLENT BENEFITS- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for employee and all eligible dependents); PAID SICK / VACATION / HOLIDAYS; PROFIT-SHARING PLAN!!! Lawson Drayage is currently seeking an estimator with responsibility of performing job walks, estimating work and customer relations. We are seeking an ambitious, enthusiastic, team-player who is willing to learn how to estimate projects in a fast-paced environment. The candidate who we are searching for must be a must be a self-starter, self-directed, detailed, highly organized individual with a positive, can-do attitude. The Estimator will be responsible but not limited to estimating, scheduling, and budgeting, as required by each project. Customer satisfaction is top priority.

Requirements

2 years of estimating experience in millwright services, machinery moving an/or rigging
General knowledge of rigging trade, commercial, or industrial projectsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.)
Ability to read and accurately interpret construction documents and plans (drawings, specifications, contracts/general conditions) at all levels of design
Must be highly articulate, organized, and have a clear and analytical approach to problem solving as well as strong decision-making abilities.
Must be able to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully
Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and work on multiple concurrent projects.
Must be punctual, dependable, and have excellent written, verbal and customer service skills
Must be able to read blueprints, schematics and other documents
Must be able to perform tasks requiring frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting in order to evaluate equipment and potential entry/exit points

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of estimating techniques, engineering disciplines, and sub-trade (preferred)

Responsibilities

Partner and train with senior estimator to learn estimating skills
Learn how to plan, bid, and oversee projects while following company policies and procedures and stay within time constraints.
Review proposal specifications and drawings, attend pre-estimate meetings, analyze request for proposals and required contents of estimate to determine the scope of work, and prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for project.
Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures.
Interface with customer and perform job walks
Measure all access doors and identify “pinch” points that may need to be addressed prior to move
Understand the job scope process including site logistics, unforeseen and existing conditions, and other issues
Lead meetings with project team, subcontractors, and customers to develop complete scopes and discuss strategy.
Formulate job plan and generate quote to send to customer
Review total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation.
Communicate effectively through clear and concise means appropriate to the project’s goals (verbal, written, and graphics).
Oversee bid activities, including change orders and revisions.
Dispatch work with proper rigging equipment
Review work orders in order to invoice customer.
Develop and maintain productive customer and subcontractor relationships
Perform regular site visits to on-going projects to support operations and enhance the customer communication and experience
Track awarded contracts as required – may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit; procuring materials on major work items.
Solicit subcontractor and/or vendor quotes, and evaluate them for scope and qualifications.
Input estimate data into appropriate software.
Keep project team well informed of changes within the organization.
Research and promote continuous improvement in developing more efficient estimating methods.