Estimator

Summary : The Estimator plays a key role in preparing accurate cost estimates, analyzing project documentation, and coordinating with vendors and stakeholders. This role ensures seamless project execution by managing procurement, tracking project timelines, and maintaining comprehensive records while delivering quotes and reports within agreed SLAs.

Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Seniority Level: Associate

Employment Type: Full-time

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for construction projects, including materials, freight, and other related expenses.
• Analyze project drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive cost estimates.
• Collaborate with vendors, sales teams, and other project stakeholders to refine and adjust estimates as needed.
• Follow up on the quotations.
• Should be Open to new products and conduct research as and when required
• Assist in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project schedules and work plans.
• Coordinate project team meetings and maintain project documentation.
• Assist in the procurement process, including soliciting bids, negotiating contracts, and managing vendor relationships.
• Oversee to ensure project timelines are met.
• Maintain accurate project records, including contracts, change orders, and financial documents
• Prepare regular progress reports and updates for project stakeholders.

Additionally, the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:

• 4 year degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in project management and/or estimating within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, materials, and cost-estimating techniques.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Jira, SharePoint) and estimating software (e.g., AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Revu).
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

This role has the following physical demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently sits and may occasionally stand or walk.
  
• The employee must occasionally lift, pull and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Benefits: MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
• Annual pay increases
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability;
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Charitable donation matching programs
• Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests.

About MSI: Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile , countertops , wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite , Quartz , Porcelain , Luxury Vinyl flooring , Slate , Marble , Travertine , Sandstone , Limestone , Quartzite , onyx , stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents.

Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including:

• Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal
• Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot
• #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly
• Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces
• MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group. MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants. If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.

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