Estimator

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with computer-aided drafting, V6 estimating software, and Microsoft Office is important
• Ability to read blueprints is required
• Strong commitment to safety
• Quality-focused, committed to excellence

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documents to prepare accurate estimates for products, projects, or services
• Review architectural plans and specifications for the scope of work
• Verify performance and structural requirements with the application engineer as needed
• Prepare material take-offs for accurate pricing
• Develop the Scope of Work to accompany customer quotations
• Obtain vendor quotations for external items
• Prepare detailed estimates for bids using cost data and/or price lists
• Compute cost factors for use in planning, organizing, scheduling, bidding, vendor selection, and determining cost efficiency
• Recommend improvements to cost-estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages, training, and opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending, health savings, and dependent care accounts; short-term and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement plan; optional additional coverage plans; paid time off; education assistance, and more
• Aimed at fostering a long and productive employment relationship