Job Description

FirstFour Group, the Gulf Coast's premier source for specialized professional recruitment, is currently seeking a Commercial Roofing Estimator on behalf of our client, a regional commercial roofing enterprise. This role will be based at the company's HQ in Mobile, AL and may involve mostly day travel throughout southern Alabama and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Accountabilities :

• Support all aspects of subcontractor and supplier estimating and bidding processes.
• Competently draft, proof, review, and deliver both private and public proposals.
• Work with Project Managers and administrative staff coordinating contributions from all into proposals..
• Ensure company compliance with bidding regulations and goals of each project (advertising, etc.)
• Develop, prepare, coordinate, and execute presentations and proposals to existing or new clients.
• Work on multiple company bids simultaneously and deliver in accordance with deadline objectives.
• Operate and maintain proficiency in all internal estimating systems, technologies, and software.
• Minimizes exposure and risk by implementing quality assurance controls in estimating. Promptly report changes and issues in scope and revenue to senior management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in estimating commercial construction projects.
• Able to read, understand and follow required construction documents.
• Proficient in construction estimating software and MS Office Programs
• Excellent written and verbal skills & strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Able to work with external clients using strong commercial awareness.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, coworkers, and vendors.
• Familiarity with cost control methods and financial & project management principles.
• Knowledge of research and data analysis methods and estimation metrics
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities.
• Able to travel on short notice within the state or surrounding areas. Some travel may require an overnight stay.

Education and Experience:

• College Degree or equivalent field experience
• Minimum of four (4) years construction experience with a minimum of two (2) years of estimating experience.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to see, read and understand written communications: including directions, instructions, and warning signs, to see and distinguish colors, to visually distinguish shapes and patterns, to accurately sense distances (depth perception), to accurately see objects and detect motion at wide angles (peripheral vision).
• Climb permanent and temporary stairs, ladders, negotiate work areas under construction, balance, stoop, kneel crouch or crawl on an occasional basis.
• Moving objects backward, forward, in or out in a horizontal direction, particularly heavy or bulky objects.
• Reaching, extending the hand(s) and/or arm(s) in any direction.
• Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist, using the lower extremities and back muscles, and moving on foot, particularly for long distances.

Our client offers a competitive compensation package and an excellent benefits package. For immediate and confidential consideration, please apply today.

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