Estimator I

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Interprets product requirements from takeoffs, specifications and verbal/written requests to create sales quotations. Prepares informational price quotations. Corresponds with field representatives, architects, subcontractors/contractors and internal personnel in preparation of sales quotations in an office environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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, including but not necessarily limited to the following:

• Interprets customer requirements and prepares and revises takeoffs and quotations based upon customer product requirements from architectural drawings and verbal or written emails and specifications.
• Corresponds and contacts sales reps to obtain missing info, recommends change or substitution to improve cost, delivery, or product.
• Interacts with sales reps and internal personnel to provide accurate bidding.
• Assists in providing details for order entry, drafting, production and layout of orders received.
• Works from emails, takeoffs, drawings, bid forms, verbal and written requests to prepare quotes.
• Provides technical product support to designers and customers as related to the quotes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management
• Reports directly to the department supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION: (Minimum Education and/or Experience required)

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Construction industry knowledge and computer literacy is a plus.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Communication skills necessary to work effectively with both internal and external customers
• Detail-oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Knowledge of CRM/Salesforce a plus

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• No