Job Title: Estimator / Sales Representative

Job Location: Amarillo, TX

• Leads by example in terms of a strong focus on safety, business ethics, work habits and life balance. Understands the importance of a safety culture in a construction environment.
• Good communicator; respects subordinates, vendors and customers and earns their respect in return
• Values driven with a will to win.
• Candid team player
• Understands the accountability that is integral to the position; focused on maximizing profit and cash flow.
• Ability to interact with customers and agencies regarding scheduling, disputes, changes in scope of work etc.
• Ability to build and enhance relationships with key customers and also to negotiate with customers on behalf of Client
• Ability to team with operations group to maximize understanding of capacity, execution and profitability.

Experience And Skills Required

• Must have a minimum of 3 years Road/Highway construction Estimating experience, preferably in Traffic Safety or Pavement Marking.
• Computer knowledge/skills required in Microsoft Suite, NetSuite, Invarion.
• Proficiency in mathematics, statistics, and data analysis
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Report writing and strategic planning skills.
• Familiarity with analyzing requirement data to develop material and cost estimates for large projects.
• Expertise with analytic tools, such as spreadsheets and database managers
• Ability to read and interpret plans and technical documents.
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional time management skills
• Understanding of the financial aspects of job costing and “bid to actual results” including variance analysis.
• Ability to “build” the project to determine the best approach to building the estimate.
• Understanding of the various equipment utilized within the scope of the operation and the standard costs associated with each piece.
• Ability to effectively communicate the scope of work, cost basis and margin in the bid review process, including detailed cost components.
• Ability to analyze historical results for market trends, labor and material trends etc and integrate into the final bid.
• Industry involvement through trade associations, coalitions with state DOT, or similar.
• Understanding of financial statements including balance sheet and profit & loss state

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of construction sites.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times