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JOB DESCRIPTION
Position is part of the sales team for a high-end monumental Architectural Woodworking company with Global reach. Full responsibility and management of documentation download, detailed drawing and specification review, creating questions for clarification, writing qualifications, as well as full pricing of all labor and materials. Takeoffs are done using Merritt's proprietary excel based takeoff format. Knowledge of woodworking materials, manufacturing techniques and installation costs required. Training on Merritt standards and system will be provided. This position can either be worked from our Mentor, Ohio location or remote.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Review all proposal request documents and prepare estimating schedules and process
Prepare accurate scope take-offs and costing using accepted industry standards in conjunction with company
Software formats, company manufacturing methods and standards, previous project histories, and installation factors
Prepare and execute all proposals using company standard forms and collateral
Track and update status of all proposals
Provide leadership to project setup tasks after award to be in alignment with Merritt standards
Assist project management teams with development of project work order scopes and values, this will be a joint task
Identify change order requests and costing in conjunction with project management teams
Review and analyze completed project data for use in developing accurate material, manufacturing, and install factors
Travel with sales team members, as required, to survey sites or aid in presentation/close of a given project
Assist sales team with negotiations on contract scope
Track individual estimating activity based on requirements

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
High-end retail and/or construction experience with knowledge of high-end residential
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and On-Center Takeoff software
Self-starter with hands-on approach