ESTIMATOR / SALES at Catawba

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Prepare estimates of quantities of fabricated reinforcing bar, accessories and related products required for projects on which Harris Rebar North Carolina Inc. seeks to offer a bid, in order that contractor customers can receive timely proposals which accurately reflect what Harris Rebar North Carolina Inc.will have to furnish. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review contract drawings/plans for projects in conjunction with Branch Manager and / or Territory managers to determine whether to proceed with an estimate.

Communicate effectively and professionally with branch teammates and customers regarding all aspects of estimating and bidding process.

Ensure that the estimates are made and bids prepared for Harris Rebar materials are required on new contracts being bid.

Assist in the quoting of prices for Harris Rebar materials.

Negotiate the sale of Harris Rebar products.

When an order has been successfully negotiated with a customer, make certain all necessary drawings, credit information, order information and names of contact personnel are received, therefore; work can immediately proceed within the Harris Rebar organization. Review routing sheet for accuracy.

Keep Branch Management advised of competitive price situations and similar market information.

Assist in the resolution of claims and disputes between Harris Rebar and customers so that Harris Rebar’s interests are best served while still maintaining cordial customer relations.

Develop and maintain cordial relationships with customer accounts.

Perform other duties as required by the Supervisor. 

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years technical or vocational schooling required and at least 5 years experience in reinforcing industry.
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD and/or the ability to read construction drawings. 
• Must have good communication and computer skills.
• Demonstrate analytic and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to review bid plans to assist in the assessment of the project, project scope, and bidding strategy.
• Must be able to meet critical deadlines and handle changing priorities.
• Self-motivated with a "can-do" attitude and the drive to deliver on time.
• Work well independently and with a team.
• Knowledge of concrete structures, CRSI/ACI standards.
• Ability to track plan revisions/bid updates against previous work. 

Country: USA, State: South Carolina, City: Catawba, Company: Harris Rebar North Carolina Inc..