Estimator I Design - Indirect

PURPOSE Analyzes blueprints and other documentation to develop a materials list and cost estimate, which give a reasonably accurate account of material costs to the sales department and customers

These estimates are used by sales for bidding purposes; to confirm construction and labor costs on contract jobs

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

Receives information from the sales representative or customer on what materials are required in pricing a job

Reviews blueprints, drawings & selections sheets to understand specific details and/or any errors/issues

Resolves these issues with Project Manager and/or the customer

Using packaged estimating software (e.g

DQ2000, Estimating and Quote System), determines the linear and square footage to build wall structures and components such as headers for doors, beams, floor joists, etc

Assists sales department in supplying information on materials, such as availability, substitutions, and new materials

Maintains current, up-to-date pricing data

Determines how to maximize the use of stock material

Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness

Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues

May help advise contractors on engineering issues such as how to reduce construction costs on the project

Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY

This job has no supervisory

MINIMUM

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

The

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

Associate degree in construction technology from two-year college or technical school preferred

Must have prior (2-3 years) experience within the building construction industry

COMPETENCIES Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints and computer manuals

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to speak effectively with customers or team members

Must practice good teamwork

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as linear and square feet, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

One to two years related Windows, Microsoft Office experience and/or training

Must have ability to be trained on estimating software

Digitized software experience desirable

This position impacts the sales department, special projects and manufacturing

It influences the company's ability to compete successfully in bidding for new jobs by accurately pricing materials

It also influences the efficiency of the production lines by providing accurate information regarding materials

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 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

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

Subject to typical office environment

Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger handle, or work on the computer, and talk or hear

The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.