Position Type

Non-exempt employee (hourly) pay, plus applicable commission after probationary period

Pay Range

$20.00 – $23.00/hour

Reports To

Lead Estimator
Sales Manager

Summary/Objective

Analyzes take-off forms, blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare estimates for products, projects, or services.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  1. Review architectural specifications & drawings
  2. Perform construction takeoffs from specifications & drawings
  3. Generate estimates from various sources of take offs: Dealer/Distributors,
    outside sales reps, ITB (invitations to bid)and construction plan sites
  4. Prepare shipping/freight quotes
  5. Submit bids and quotes in a timely manner to appropriate parties
  6. Handling submittals and shop drawings
  7. Document all work and customer contact in company CRM system
  8. Complete special projects as assigned.

Compentencies

  1. Ethical Conduct.
  2. Time Management. (Fast-paced to keep up with bid volume).
  3. Organization Skills.
  4. Great Attention to Detail.
  5. Construction Knowledge or Aptitude.
  6. Professional Demeanor.
  7. Team Player (Great Attitude).
  8. Microsoft Office Proficient (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  9. Strong Customer Service Skills.
  10. Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
  11. Reliable with Good Attendance.

Supervisory Responsibility/Direct Reports

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will spend extended periods of time sitting at a desk, using a computer. Employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and use hands and fine motor skills to handle small items; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and must be able to work 38 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand (highly unlikely).

Travel

No travel is expected for this position, except for occasional training opportunities and/or trade shows.

Required Education and Experience

  1. Training or experience in computer applications.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

  1. Bilingual (Spanish)
  2. Prior experience supporting a dealer/distributor network.
  3. CAD or BIM Experience.
  4. Degree in Engineering or Architecture.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role involves analyzing various documents like take-off forms, blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare accurate estimates for products, projects, or services. The successful candidate will review architectural specifications and drawings, perform construction takeoffs, generate estimates from different sources, prepare shipping and freight quotes, and submit bids and quotes promptly to appropriate parties. They will also handle submittals and shop drawings, document all work and customer contact in the company’s CRM system, and complete special projects as assigned. Competencies such as ethical conduct, time management (due to the fast-paced nature of bid volume), organization skills, attention to detail, construction knowledge or aptitude, professionalism, teamwork, Microsoft Office proficiency, strong customer service skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Additionally, reliability with good attendance and the ability to work in a professional office environment using standard office equipment are key aspects of success.

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