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Manager of Estimators

Employer:	DS&D Building Interior Solutions
Job Location:	Somerville , NJ
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Industry Type:	Architects
Job Description:	To oversee the Estimators by Managing, coaching, directing and training to ensure accurate, competitive, and timely project pricing for various sales representatives through systematic and careful drawing take-offs. Will be responsible for receiving Lab and Architectural Wall bids from contractors and coordinating all requirements (product & installation pricing) to completion of sealed proposal for growing division. Job Objectives Direct Management of all Estimators Schedule/assign work within department overseeing daily activities and project deadlines Assist in the creation of departmental standards and procedures Train new hires and existing Estimators on processes Create accurate take-off of model and part number of drawings by room and elevation Read and decipher Specification Determine costs and sell amounts to maintain appropriate margins Provide accurate pricing to customers Collaborate with salesperson on proposal Increase sales and volume of bids Improve overall project performance Evaluate overall bid process and results Background Requirements Level of education: College level courses Job related formal training: None Job related work experience: 3-5 years Other requirements: Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office, Excel, Construction management software – Timberline, and Construction experience (Contractor AIA documents/drawings helpful. Must be detail oriented, motivated, and capable of meeting deadlines. Prior supervisory/management experience necessary.
Company Description:	Founded in 1829, DS&D is a commercial Interior firm specializing in office furniture, demountable and movable wall solutions, laboratory casework and ventilation products, as well as commercial lighting and facility management solutions. DS&D is widely considered a pioneer in the contract furniture business and today is one of the most successful full-service dealers in the country. Serving small businesses and Fortune 500 companies alike, DS&D has been involved in projects ranging from corporate office and healthcare environments to education and industrial laboratory applications. In sharing our desing-driven and innovative interior solutions, DS&D srives to increase workplace productivey through flexibility and comfort. We provide not only the furniture and equipment that allow people to perform at thier full potential, but also professional services that maximize the value of our customer's investment and prolong its useful life. Our goal is to foster lifetime partnerships that our clients can depend on for our time honored expertise and world class customer service. The DS&D team of service professionals deliver the results you expect with the service you deserve.