Architectural Specialties Design Estimator Job

Architectural Specialties Design Estimator Job

Under the direction of the Architectural Specialties (AS) Estimating Supervisor, the AS Design Estimator works with internal and external customers (contractors, architects) to prepare estimates by studying plans and specifications for custom metal, wood, fiberglass, and other specialties items for specific projects. This position also has responsibility for estimating projects on a tight schedule to support the design services early in the design process.

The incumbent gets involved in the collaboration/coordination of plans and activities with various internal groups (e.g., CAD/design engineering and manufacturing operations) to the support activity assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares estimates for all projects within their assigned territory.
• Follows all document procedures as outlined in the Estimating Manual.
• Understands and uses Excel worksheets to quote projects.
• Generates Requests for Information (RFI) where appropriate.
• Works with in-house resources to establish cost and price on custom items.
• Obtains current pricing from source partners and/or internal plants as required to prepare estimates as listed above.
• Works collaboratively with the sales team as required projects.
• Reviews bid requirements thoroughly and asks follow-up questions.
• Works with Project Managers to develop a plan to win project according to the TCX Scale.
• After award, reviews drawings with Project Manager and highlights areas of concern.
• Communicates with customers daily to provide status updates as outlined in the Estimating Manual.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Travel:
Minimal; less than 5%

Qualifications 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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Well developed computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office; extensive knowledge of MS Excel required.
• Excellent communication and people skills; collaborator.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a challenging environment.
• Basic knowledge of Salesforce CRM.
• Basic knowledge of estimating software.

Physical and Mental Demands The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for prolonged periods; repetitive motion of hands/wrists/fingers; concentrate and repeat the same physical or mental activities over and over; think analytically and be exact or highly accurate; make decisions such as to identify complex problems, develop options and implement solutions; work in a team; ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADAAA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards;
  
  pay attention to and remember details; communicate effectively including active listening to understand points being made, and asking appropriate questions and not interrupting inappropriately; speak to convey information effectively; write to communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience; read to understand work related documents; move between different physical locations within and between buildings; and push, pull, carry and lift in the normal course of travel.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions with standard level of noise common to an office environment including office equipment and co-workers speaking to each other and on…