Company Summary: A third-generation family-owned business, Shapiro & Duncan has been serving customers in DC, Maryland, and Virginia since 1976. The company is known for its award-winning company culture and complex commercial, government, and institutional design-build projects that require first-rate performance, work quality, and customer service. We specialize in full-service mechanical solutions which include engineering, coordination, prefabrication assembly, construction, service, and maintenance.
Reports to: Director of Estimating
Job Description:
- Review bid documents to determine the extent of the work scope and the support needed from subcontractors and vendors in the preparation of the estimate.
- Contact subcontractors and vendors to secure quotes for the final estimates.
- Provide quantitative take-offs either manually or with QuoteExpress On-Screen for equipment, materials, and fixtures.
- Review and define initial subcontractor work scopes as the estimate is assembled.
- Review vendor and subcontractor quotes for compliance with bid documents.
- Contact suppliers for cost information and material availability.
- Properly secure and prevent access to confidential business materials.
- Other tasks and duties, as assigned.
Requirements:
- Able to work at least 8 hours/day, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday; additional hours (including weekends) as needed.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills (will be contacting vendors, subcontractors, and clients) and highly accurate attention to detail, including the ability to resolve conflict professionally, independently, and/or with management assistance.
- Strong customer service and negotiation skills (must be comfortable working on bids with multiple parties, including clients, subcontractors, and managers).
- Communicate effectively in English (orally & written) with others.
- HS Diploma or GED or four-year degree in Construction Management or related field strongly preferred (experience may be substituted in lieu of education).
- Read diagrams and apply them to real physical setups.
- Possess strong arithmetic skills (used for quantitative analysis).
- Basic computer skills: Basic Word, Intermediate Outlook, Intermediate Excel (must be able to do basic formulas), as well as office equipment.
- Fundamental understanding of mechanical and/or plumbing materials and principles, with at least (1) year of related mechanical/plumbing experience.
- Must have experience with pipe valves and fittings.
- Must take initiative to work on own, or work with others, as appropriate.
- Reliable and dependable (attendance, timeliness).
- Able to sit, stand, bend, walk, and remain in static positions for the duration of the shift.
- Able to lift five to fifty pounds (5-50 lbs.) with or without assistance.
- Deal with internal and external customers in a friendly, professional, and ethical manner.
Scope of Work:
- Deal with multiple projects/tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Work under the general supervision of the Director of Estimating.
- Accountable for completing all assigned tasks accurately and timely.
- May work individually or on teams, as needed.
- Work Environment: Office (possible visits to sites).
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