Position Description:

The Estimator is a partner for providing responsive solutions to enhance the overall success of the ASDCO Construction Supply. Safely provide assistance with all facets of ASDCO projects in varying stages of the Estimating process. Risk management, estimating, system design assistance, preparation of proposals and work scopes, equipment and material processing, paperwork, customer submittals and other day-to-day functions as required. Assist in maintaining/promoting customer relations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Understand project details and provide complex cost estimates and proposals, with overall goal to provide solutions for customer projects.
• Obtain and maintain a strong knowledge of construction materials concepts and business operations.
• Actively maintain and adjust workload, work hours, and schedule to maintain department workflow as requirements change.
• Provide assistance to Business Development and construction team during all project phases.
• Evaluate offers to purchase by costing changes, additions and back log requirements.
• Obtains bids from vendors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors and negotiating price
• Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Prepare paperwork as required (PO’s, submittals, etc.).
• Work with Business Development, Sales Reps and customers collaboratively.
• Aggressively perform continuous self-study to maintain a competitive edge in the industry and company’s standards, practices and product lines. 
• Assist in providing direction and support Business Development and Sales Rep, as needed.
• Other duties as required

Education / Experience 

• Minimum of 5 years’ construction / construction supply experience
• 3 years estimating experience
• Working knowledge of construction materials and application techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite products and typing skills necessary. 
• Ability to assume responsibility and to interface and communicate effectively with others 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid State Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Demonstrated ability to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple, basic correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Sufficient education, training, and experience to ensure qualification in inspection methods being used.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Leadership skills.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

• None

Employee Characteristics:

• Collaborative, team orientated, positive/can do attitude
• Highly motivated, initiative and self-discipline
• Strong work ethic and time management skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong Organization and planning skills
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to schedule/coordinate projects to meet expressed deadlines

Physical Demands / Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Walking includes moving within a project site, including uneven surface/ground.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.   
• The environmental conditions for this position include climate controlled indoor activity to inclement outdoor extremes of cold, heat, dust, wind and various forms of precipitation when on customer project locations, which may include exposure to a variety of noise and equipment vibration.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in warehouse and/or specific customer environment. PPE required when in the plant, yard or construction areas include:
• Hard Hat
• Safety Glasses / Goggles
• Reflective Vest
• Hearing Protection (designated areas)

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Long-Term Disability
• 401K
• Employee Stock Option Program 

For more than 100 years, Jamar has built a reputation as a solid partner delivering solid solutions.  And, we don't just hire anyone.  We hire extraordinary people-the kind who:

• Share our values
• Never stop learning
• Care about the community
• Strive for continuous improvement
• Thrive in a team environment

The Jamar Company is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.