Lead Estimator

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Clear Construction is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Sales Lead / Estimator to join our team. The Sales Lead / Estimator will play a crucial role in identifying and securing construction projects, as well as accurately estimating project costs. This position requires a combination of sales skills, construction knowledge, and financial acumen to ensure the success of our construction projects. This is a hybrid position and can be based in a home office Santa Barbara, Ventura or LA counties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Sales Identify and cultivate new business opportunities through networking, cold calling, inbound leads, and prospecting. Build and maintain strong relationships with potential and existing clients to understand their needs and preferences. Present Clear Construction's services and value proposition to clients effectively. Prepare and deliver compelling sales proposals and presentations to prospective clients. Negotiate contracts and agreements with clients to ensure mutually beneficial terms
Estimating Conduct site visits and assessments to gather necessary information for accurate project cost estimates. Collaborate with project managers, architects, designers, and subcontractors to obtain input and pricing for project estimates. Utilize industry-specific software and tools to generate detailed project cost estimates, including materials, labor, equipment, and overhead costs. Experience in SAGE Estimating 20.1 preferred. Prepare and submit competitive and accurate bid proposals to potential clients. Continuously update and refine cost databases to ensure up-to-date pricing information.
* Complete any other job-related duties as assigned .
Target Chargeable Rate 0%
Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, LICENSURE, OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED Bachelor's degree. Preferably in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field. Valid Driver’s License A clean criminal background check required for employment
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Three years’ experience in construction sales and estimating, preferably in high-end residential construction. Previous experience working as a Construction Project Manager or Superintendent in high-end residential. In-depth understanding of the local construction landscape.
OTHER SKILLS Strong knowledge of construction processes, materials, and techniques. Proficiency in construction estimation software and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience in Procore preferred. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Experience using Bluebeam Revu
Travel Time Required 15% (this is an estimated amount)
ABOUT US Clear Construction’s mission is to simplify the complexity of construction through thoughtful, personalized collaboration. Our vertically integrated approach values attention to detail and sophistication unmatched by competitors. We are a team of hardworking and communicative professionals who take pride in understanding our clients’ desires and making them a reality—trust is just one of the things we build well.
Core Values Must be able to exhibit and continuously demonstrate our Company's core values in any situation.
Passion - Care for our clients, our work, and our company. Brilliance - Be bright, be positive, be exceptional. Precision - Absolutely no detail is too small or unimportant. Persistence - The greater the pressure, the brighter the diamond.
Benefits • Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life) • 401(k) • Paid time off and sick pay • Mileage, tool, cell phone reimbursement • Referral program • Competitive pay with yearly reviews • Opportunity for Growth • Tuition Reimbursement
Typical Working Conditions Work performed in a combination of an office and rare field environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. In some instances, this job may require work in areas where ear, eye, and hard hats for protection are necessary.
Essential Physical Tasks While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, drive, talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Statement of Employer's Rights This job description does not list all of the duties of this position. You may be asked by management to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. Clear Construction has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the Company may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.
Location:
Santa Barbara
Salary:
$90,000 - $100,000 per year
Category:
Construction