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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