Estimator Job Description Sample
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Job Title: Estimator
Estimator Job Purpose
Uses industry experience and knowledge to provide detailed estimates for client projects, including cost estimates, work time estimates, and overall customer satisfaction. Maintains existing client contracts and continuously seeks out new clients and estimating opportunities.
Estimator Job Duties
- Prepare cost budgets and cost estimates for new contracts
- Keep existing contracts up to date, including making amendments, providing new cost estimates, and maintaining communication with the client
- Adhere to company standards and guidelines when analysing and providing estimations; focus on maximising profit and customer satisfaction, while minimising any potential risks to the company
- Prepare detailed, well-written proposals for each client, adhering to client guidelines while offering competitive and comprehensive cost estimates, and including supplementary documentation
- Maintain relationships with existing clients keeping a sales-minded attitude, and seek out and build relationships with new clients
- Work with contracts manager and design team to help with development, innovation, and creativity on client projects
- Keep detailed records of all estimation documentation, including site assessments and contract terms; update any existing contracts immediately upon agreement of new terms with client
- Prepare and submit financial documents
- Balance multiple proposals and estimations at once, ensuring each reaches the client by the deadline
- Liaise with other company departments to maintain business development and continuously innovate new profitable outcomes
Estimator Skills and Qualifications
Experience in the Industry, Strong Customer-Facing Skills, Sales, Customer Service, Self-Management, Initiative, Ability to Manage Workloads, Timely, Self-Motivating, Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Strong Math Skills, Networking, Valid Driver's License, Ability to Visit Client Sites
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