Student Veterans of America Jobs

[Job Title: [Estimator *[Division: [Portland, CT *[Summary: [An Estimator provides estimates for the costs of a project, products, and services. Researching the prices of the various components involved requires an Estimator to get estimates and quotes from vendors and contractors. Estimators help the sales team with proposals, tracking costs, understanding the customer's specifications, and calculating the final budget for the project, product, or service. They often collaborate with Engineers, Architects, and Contractors. At times, Estimators must present their analysis to senior management. *[Duties and Responsibilities [include the following. Other duties may be assigned.]{arial=""}]{arial=""}]{arial=""}]{arial=""}]{arial=""}]{arial=""}]{arial=""}]{arial=""}*

• Researching the cost of items such as materials, transport, labor and equipment
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with contractors and vendors
• Getting quotes from suppliers and contractors within a specified time frame
• Assessing the risk levels associated with a project
• Preparing and submitting quotations and details of costs for work to be done
• Assisting with bids for new contracts and supporting the activities of buyers
• Monitoring the costs at the different stages of a project to ensure it stays within the estimated costs

[Qualifications: [An Estimator requires a broad set of skills to be successful, including knowledge of mathematics and organizational skills. Estimators need excellent communication skills to work with a range of stakeholders. A successful Estimator candidate should have the following prerequisite skills and qualifications they include:]{arial=""}]{arial=""}

• The ability to work under pressure to meet set goals, budgets, and deadlines
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet or estimating software
• The ability to interpret architectural, civil, structural, electrical, and plumbing plans and develop cost estimates
• The ability to manage time well and multitask
• Strong understanding of the residential construction process
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail

[Language Ability: [Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization. *[Math Ability: [Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. *[Reasoning Ability: [Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables ]{arial=""}]{arial=""}]{arial=""}]{arial=""}]{arial=""}]{arial=""}