Estimator

Company: H2I Group
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

H2I Group is a leading specialty contractor with over 100 years of experience in designing, building, and maintaining exceptional athletic, laboratory, technical education spaces, and more. We work with architects and general contractors on projects and customize solutions to bring our client's unique visions to life. One of our greatest assets is the strength of our people. That's why we're a 100% employee-owned company that's always looking for talented, passionate, and driven individuals to build a rewarding career with us. Join our team! Our Website: https://h2igroup.com Find out what it's like to work at H2I Group: Linkedin Facebook Twitter Glassdoor Job Summary:Our Estimator is responsible for preparing all estimates/quotations required for projects. Specifically, the evaluation of specifications, drawings, and other documentation to establish the estimated costs of projects. To determine customer vision and identify possible value-engineered items. Items identified are to be presented to Sales to determine how to proceed. Additionally, the Estimator will coordinate with the Project Manager to process Change Order requests. The goal is to provide the customer with the product they are pursuing in the most cost-effective way, thereby increasing sales and profits while reducing errors. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily, with or without accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Job Functions: Prepare estimates utilizing current estimating software and practicesEvaluate the specification, drawings, bid request and other documentation to determine estimated costComplete products estimates/take-offs by reviewing bid documents for opportunities to obtain approval with the sales team of:Changing non-standard products to standard productsChanging non-standard products to less expensive non-standard productsProvide less expensive options for purchased productsIdentify opportunities to change product fit applicationIdentify items that maybe "double" specified and may not need to be providedObtain vendor quotations and review for accuracy and compliance to project requirementsAssist sales team in developing a bid strategyComplete bid recap for each project to be reviewed with sales teamComplete quotation for each project to be reviewed with sales teamDocument all approved and non-approved suggestions for incorporation into estimateDocument reduction of gross margin variances for manager, sales team and project support team useParticipate in project team meetings and coordinate assignments as determined during the meetingAttend internal/external training opportunities (some overnight travel is required)Travel to job sites to participate in various meetings as requiredDevelop necessary internal and external relationships to successfully manage projects to meet or exceed customer expectationsWork with management team to develop programs for improving/enhancing processesOther duties as assignedQualifications: To successfully perform this job the employee should posses strong organizational and interpersonal skills, be detail oriented and conscientious and be self-motivated.The employee must also have the ability to foster positive teamwork relationships with vendors and fellow employees, learn the specification and technical details of the products we distribute as well as those of our competition.Use professionalism and ethical judgement in all areas of the position. Such qualifications would normally be found in an individual with a bachelor's degree in a related field and or equivalent related work experience. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, hear, and speak to use the telephone and to communicate with individuals both inside and outside the organization.Effectively communicate and follow oral and written instructions, and possess arm, hand, and finger dexterity to use when reaching, handling, grasping, or using a keyboard. The employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.What's in it for YOU: At the H2I Group, we believe that people are the most important part of our business. We are proud to be an Employee-Owned Company and offer the following benefits: Guaranteed Compensation: Salary, Company stock (up to 18% in additional base compensation goes to retirement)Potential Bonuses: Profit-sharing bonuses in Spring & FallEmployee Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance Flexible work scheduleEducation Benefits: Undergraduate degree partial tuition, Master's Degree full tuition, Continuing education optionalEducation Scholarship Awards: Employee's children and grandchildren are eligible to receive scholarship awards for continuing educationThis job description does not necessarily include all job functions and responsibilities. Employees may be asked to perform other additional related duties and tasks. Management reserves the right to revise and update job description at any time.Haldeman-Homme Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.This job description does not necessarily include all job functions and responsibilities. Employees may be asked to perform other additional related duties and tasks. Management reserves the right to revise and update job description at any time.Haldeman-Homme Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.PIc4d3c6defec9-25660-36918500

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