Overview
Estimator
TriMark USA is one of the country’s largest providers of foodservice equipment and supplies. We proudly serve our customers by providing design services, commercial equipment, and foodservice supplies across a wide range of industries and business sectors. As a company, we strive to lead with our values and to support the success and sustainability of our customers so they can focus on their culinary pursuits.
FULL TIME | HYBRID | BENEFITS INCLUDED
(Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet & Legal Insurance)
The Estimator reports to the Estimating Manager, and is located in Irvine, CA.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Estimator will be responsible for reviewing bid documents and requesting pricing for the purpose of preparing detailed foodservice equipment estimates and bid proposals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Request and review foodservice equipment bid packages
- Help to evaluate bid opportunities
- Attend pre-bid meetings or walk-throughs as necessary
- Analyze drawings and other construction documents to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
- Solicit and review pricing from vendors and subcontractors
- Ability to provide value-engineering options as necessary
- Compile estimates and detailed bid proposals
- Follow-up timely on bids submitted
- Attend scope reviews meetings to discuss scope of work with general contractors and have ability to sell TriMark’s capabilities and project experience
- Upon receipt of a contract, review scope of work and schedule. Coordinate with Project Manager, Project Coordinator and Contract Administrator
- Schedule kick-off meeting to transition job to Project Coordinator and Project Manager
- Assist with vendor negotiations
- Build strong positive relationships with customers, vendors, and company personnel
- Research questions as they arise
- Keep up with product and vendor discount knowledge
- Help to maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors
- Increase bid win percentage, bid revenue, and gross profit on jobs year after year
- Build relationships with General Contractors, Consultants, and Architects in order to build a book of business
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor
COMPETENCIES:
- Strong organizational and communication skills, both oral and written
- Good problem solving and critical thinking skills with ability to take proactive approach
- Time management skills with high sense of urgency
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- Good business acumen
- Excellent customer service/sales attitude
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office products and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environmentEstimator – Page 2 of 3
- Above average math skills
- Strong negotiating skills
- Basic working knowledge of general construction, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
- Knowledge of construction specification documents including the document flow process
- Submittals
- RFI/RFP process
- Addendums
- Ability to read architectural drawings and written specifications
- Results oriented
- Working knowledge of Bluebeam, Unifier and JD Edwards preferred
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Associate degree
- Must complete CFSP Test within first 3 years of employment
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Finance or related discipline preferred
- 1-2 years Project Management or Estimating role in the Construction industry
- Foodservice industry experience preferred
- OSHA 30-Hr Construction Safety & Health Certification preferred
- Ability to successfully pass a background check
TriMark’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is a purposeful mission of strengthening our organization and those we serve by uniting the unique differences of our employees. This mission is instilled in who we are as a company. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion through sharing, education, and experiences. We are greater together through unity in diversity. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to accommodations@trimarkusa.com.
Salary Description $30000 – 50000
