Careers

Commercial Fence Estimator

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    • Collect and incorporate information from customers and data sources,
      including drawings, projects plans and material price lists
    • Prepare estimates by evaluating scope of work to determine labor costs
      and equipment needs
    • Communicate regularly and consistently with customers and contractors
    • Maintain frequent contact with client base to secure new projects
    • Develop new contacts by attending pre-bid meetings, conferences and

outreach events as well as availing yourself of any and all value-added
electronic media communication methods

  • Follow up on all outstanding proposals using established procedures
  • Maintain up-to-date proposal follow-up log with contact dates and notes
  • Ensure that all required paperwork is submitted promptly and in accordance
    with customer’s company policies

 

Candidate Requirements

Preferred candidates meet the following criteria:

  • 5+ years of estimating experience, preferably in the commercial bidding
    process
  • Proactive problem solver with a demonstrated ability to work independently
  • Excellent follow-up skills
  • Organized and comfortable multitasking
  • High-level attention to detail and ability to handle tight deadlines
  • Strong knowledge of and comfort level with:
    • reading plans, specifications and blueprints
    • writing proposals
    • submitting bid packages
  • Strong understanding of the Baltimore-Washington Commercial Fencing
    market, including current market prices and clients (example: engineers,
    architects and property managers/owners), is a huge benefit but not a pre-
    requisite