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Cost Estimator

Employer:	SHS, Inc.
Job Location:	New York , NY
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Industry Type:	Construction Recruiters
Job Description:	Description: Overview: The Cost Estimator is responsible for maintaining a proper balance between the profitability of the company and the achievement of total Client satisfaction. The estimator prepares and manages budgets for all agency accounts and plays an integral leadership role to production and account services. Description of Duties: * Assist production with vendor bids * Prepare agency estimates for all production jobs based on Client specifications; enter estimates into Advantage * Writing all purchase orders prior to authorizing any production, including costs (or estimated cost range) * Access Advantage system to provide PO number to those associates who need them; enter purchase orders into advantage. * Proactively leads budget management with account services, and is responsible for knowing budget status at all times. Flagging changes in specs (that affect estimates) to account services and creative * Manage actual vs. estimate reports * Identify time management issues and proactively work with team members to address * Prepare revised estimates in a timely manner and help manage Client expectations for costs based on work required and changing project scopes * Provide updates on project status with daily status reports, appropriately prioritizes workload, identifies and resolves discrepancies and ensures that jobs are delivered on time and on budget * Work with accounting department to verify vendor invoices and resolve any billing issues * Maintain
Company Description:	SHS, Incorporated is a progressive search firm specializing in the fields of pharmaceutical advertising, medical communications and education, healthcare public relations, pharmaceutical industry, and biotechnology. Our consultants help companies find high-caliber personnel - those candidates that perform their roles efficiently and effectively. Men and women that have proven their worth and have the perfect combination of skills, background, and attitude to ensure success. We work with some of the biggest and best firms in their industries. From start-up biotech firms to massive pharmaceutical corporations, we have shown that we have the knowledge and insight to match the right candidate to the job. Since our beginning in 1988, SHS has shown dedication and trustworthiness to its clients and its candidates using traditional recruiting methods. But we do not stand still. We are constantly using the latest technologies to search for men and women who might not be actively seeking employment, but are, nonetheless, at the height of their field. Our consultants know the industries that they serve - whether it is past work experience, involvement in industry associations, or educational goals and attainment. They have the depth and breadth of industry knowledge that goes beyond the average search professional.