Estimator Coordinator

Description

About Press Glass

Press Glass is a leading manufacturer of architectural glass products used in major commercial construction projects and landmark buildings. Our work plays an important role in creating modern, high-quality buildings across the country.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OR SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Estimator Coordinator evaluates specifications in order to estimate yields for a broad range of client projects. This individual should be good in mathematics and proficient in using computer applications along with effective communication capabilities and strong organizational skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• •Reviews project documents/spec sheets and architectural and technical drawings.
• •Estimates material required to complete the project.
• •Confers with sales, scheduling and engineering teams, customers, and vendors to resolve issues, determine lead time and/or project requirements.
• •Calculates material costs based on analysis of project specifications raw material yield.
• •Prepares a complete and accurate cost estimate for the project using the PressQuotes tool and MS Excel.
• •Records calculations into database (PressQuotes tool).
• •Secures material price for projects with vendors and purchasing team.
• •Consults with Quality and Technical Support Engineers to determine production capabilities for the project.
• •Prepares customer proposal (estimate).
• •Negotiates and makes decisions about markups levels and consults with Estimating Manager as necessary.
• •Completes reports as assigned.
• •Performs additional assignments per the Manager’s direction.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATIONAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

• •High School Diploma required; additional education and/or experience is a plus.
• •Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• •Excellent mathematical skills.
• •Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• •Communicate verbally and in writing with a good command of the English language
• •Attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• •Strong organizational skills with the ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
• •Ability to work under time pressure.
• •Ready for business trips.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• •Requires regular sitting, reaching walking, talking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling and keyboarding.
• •May occasionally lift/or move up to 25 pounds.
• •Includes close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and color vision with ability to adjust focus.
• •Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• •Work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of the job.
• •Noise levels are usually moderate.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and work level being performed by individuals assigned to this position; It is not an all-inclusive list of duties. Press Glass, Inc. reserves the right to cross-train between departments to meet the ongoing needs of the company. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities/departments from time-to-time as needed.

Press Glass Inc. offers a competitive benefits package

Press Glass is not accepting unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters for this position.