Estimator

Stevensville, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Schumans Cleaning Service provides comprehensive janitorial residential and specialized cleaning services. We deliver a clean orderly and healthy commercial environment carefully detail the exterior and interior of boats and yachts and keep homes safe and organized all while using earth-friendly and customer-friendly cleaning solutions.

This position is responsible for conducting site visits understanding and defining scopes of work reading plans and creating accurate detailed cost estimates for commercial post-construction and janitorial projects. The Estimator serves as a key point of contact for clients and works closely with division managers to ensure projects are scoped priced and communicated correctly.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Field Work & Site Visits
Conduct job site walkthroughs to fully understand client needs and project scope
Ride along with division managers and leadership during training and onboarding
Take detailed notes and photos during site visits to support accurate estimating
Review project plans and drawings associated with each job

Understanding Scopes of Work:
Accurately scope commercial post-construction services including rough final and touch-up cleans glass cleaning power washing and floor care
Understand janitorial scopes including nightly detail terminal and medical cleaning as well as carpet and floor maintenance
Clearly define expectations with clients and internal teams before bidding

Cost Estimating
Prepare detailed accurate estimates for commercial and janitorial projects
Calculate labor materials and subcontractor costs
Utilize company-provided estimating spreadsheets and software tools
Review estimates with management prior to submission

Plan Reading:
Read and interpret blueprints and construction plans
Understand symbols measurements and scales used in plans
Apply plan details directly to scopes and pricing
Candidates must be comfortable spending extended periods working on a computer

Training & Development
Shadow experienced estimators and leadership
Engage in ongoing feedback and improvement conversations with management
Stay informed on industry trends best practices and company standards

QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCIES:

Skills and Abilities
Strong attention to detail and organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to listen carefully and translate client needs into detailed proposals
Comfortable working both in the field and in an office setting
Willingness to learn accept feedback and continuously improve
The ability to work independently.
Self-starter with strong follow-through and accountability
Basic computer skills; ability to learn estimating and reporting software

Education and Experience
High school diploma required; additional education in business or administration preferred.

Physical Demands Work Conditions and Environment:
Primarily office-based work environment.
Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle for business-related errands as needed.

Eligibility Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Must be willing to submit to a background investigation; any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation including but not limited to: Driving Record Criminal Background Reference Check Credit Check etc.
Must have access to a reliable motor vehicle on a regular basis.
Must be willing to submit to a drug and alcohol screening.
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Must be willing to execute Schumans Cleaning Service Employment Agreement which requires among other things post-employment obligations relating to non-solicitation and confidentially disclosure.