At Keith Panel Systems, our Estimators fulfill a very important role for the company. Estimators are responsible for understanding the products and systems that we offer, evaluating bid specifications & architectural drawings, and ensuring that we are well prepared to produce properly formatted quotations. Estimators must perform accurate and detailed quantity take-offs, create itemized cost spreadsheets, and work closely with KPS Project Managers to successfully attain trade contracts. Estimators must establish a positive rapport with office staff and also with customers to foster positive relationships. One of the most important business strategies at KPS is to be proactive. To be successful, our Estimators do not take anything for granted. They should strive to find creative methods to achieve success.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive bid invitations and manage time effectively to meet bid due dates
• Ensure that all necessary tender documents (drawings, specifications, etc…) are filed as required
• Have a strong understanding of the scope of work that KPS pursues
• Review bid requirements thoroughly and ask questions for clarification if necessary
• Review tender documents with Project Management team and highlight any items of concern
• Submit Requests for Information (RFIs) to customers for scope or approach clarifications
• Include value-engineering ideas with our quotations
• Show creativity and resourcefulness in preparing estimates to gain competitive advantage
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs
• Create itemized cost spreadsheets
• Prepare quotation documents
• Include value engineering ideas with quotations
• Submit 100% of quotations and budgets by the bid due date
• Consistently follow up on submitted quotations and budgets with client
• Develop rapport with Developers, General Contractors, Architects, and Building Envelope Consultants
• Communicate in a manner that builds long-term positive relationships
• Build strong relationships with other departments at KPS, including project management, business development, purchasing, accounting, reception, and shop & field staff Required Skills
• Have a strong familiarity with performing quantity take-offs in the architectural/building industry
• Able to review and manage drawings in AutoCAD format
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel
• Ability to quickly learn the use of new estimating software programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining an organized work flow.
• Able to work well with others in person, via e-mail, in online meetings, and on the phone
• Professional and polished in appearance and speech
• Be self-motivated & punctual

Successful Candidates

The successful candidate will demonstrate a desire and ability to aid in the success of KPS; helping to ensure that we remain a well-respected company, a leader in the industry, competitive, and successful in attaining work. We expect our team members to never stop improving by:

• Reading relevant construction trade publications
• Understanding our competition
• Exploring how we can be more successful through innovation
• Suggesting company process improvements
• Developing creative solutions to problems
• Identifying creative ways to be profitable
• Completing all activities with pride of ownership
• Participating in company events such as meetings and socials.

KPS employees are expected to conduct themselves professionally and to treat everyone that that they work with politely and respectfully without bias, harassment, or discrimination.

This is a full-time position. The successful candidate is expected to work at the office Monday to Friday during regular business hours. Flex days are available to work home occasionally under valid circumstances. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and career advancement potential for the right candidate.

If you meet the requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration here or email it to estimating@keithpanel.com