SUMMARY

This Project Estimator is responsible for project estimation, quotes, AutoQuotes proposals, expediting orders, and coordinating multiple projects. This role will collaborate directly with sales, project management, design, factories, rep groups, subcontractors, and fabricators.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent with 2 years 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 and 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.