Project Estimator at Edward Don & Company

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and 1 year of applicable Construction Management or Project Management experience in a Foodservice Equipment capacity with a minimum of 3 years of estimating food equipment.

• Ability to estimate projects and proposals independently, read blueprints, architectural and CAD drawings, design layouts and other construction documents.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products (specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

• Strong analytical, organizational skills and the ability to problem solve, multitask, prioritize, and work independently

• Excellent communication, and time management skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with AutoCAD/Revit, AutoQuotes, construction site experience

• 2- or 4-year college degree in CAD, Drafting, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.

• Previous SAP experience.

Essential Duties:

• Project estimating, including equipment, labor, freight, tracking delivery dates, order confirmations, and installation schedules.

• Follow contract policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure the expeditious handling of projects.

• Prepare and review quotations and bids within margin and credit guidelines provided by Management.

• Travel throughout assigned geographic territory and/or to specific projects as assigned by sales and senior management

• Maintain complete, accurate, and up to date files on all projects.

• Maintain daily contact with internal departments, customers, factory representatives, and other outside sources and follow up with customers, vendors, management office and support staff.

• Keep updated and informed on new products, pricing, and other general/technical information as it relates to FED and the foodservice industry

• Escalate issues beyond scope of authority to appropriate parties

• Troubleshoot internal and external issues and assist in warranty/service requests if necessary

• Prepare & distribute ASA & O&M for project as needed.

• Process and issue all paperwork pertaining to purchase orders, revisions and acknowledgements.

• Research and reconcile price discrepancies and make changes as necessary to purchase orders.

• Perform other duties as assigned