Residential Construction Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Wilton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A building materials retailer seeks an Estimator for Residential Construction in Wilton. This position involves preparing cost estimates and reviewing construction documents. Ideal candidates should have a background in building materials, effective communication skills, and be able to work both independently and as a team. The role offers competitive pay and benefits, requiring 48 hours of work per week, Monday to Friday, 7 am to 5 pm.

Benefits

Competitive pay

401K options

Medical insurance plans

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Solid background in building materials and construction methods is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Must be teachable and possess an Ownership Mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
• Review construction documents for accuracy.
• Learn window and door quoting software.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

CAD

PlanSwift

Internal Estimating software

Window and Door quoting software

Job description

Overview

Ring's End, Inc. is seeking an Estimator - Residential Construction in Wilton, CT.

This position earns a competitive pay and is eligible for great benefits, including traditional and Roth 401K, 3% 401K safe harbor company contribution, various medical insurance plans, FSA & DCA, employee discounts on our products and materials, life/accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long & short-term , paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), employee assistance program, and a legal counseling program. If this retail opportunity sounds like the right job for you, keep reading!

Are you a hard worker who genuinely cares about your customers and will go out of your way to make them happy? Are you interested in teaming up with an established building material retailer to fortify your skills? If yes, complete our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application for this Customer Service position because we want to meet you!

Position Summary

The Estimator is responsible for preparing cost estimates for projects of varying sizes and complexities. They review construction documents and correct potential inaccuracies to material lists. They prepare take-off documents for contractor proposals and work with their internal customers, the Ring's End Sales Force. Depending on skill set, onboarding will focus on missing elements, training on Ring's End POS system, window and door quoting software. Expect to spend 2-6 months becoming familiar with all aspects of Ring's End before assuming duties. They have weekly touch bases with their Department Manager.

Position Requirements

The Estimator must be teachable and have an Ownership Mindset.

• A solid background in building materials, plan comprehension and construction methods is desirable.
• They should possess effective communication, organizational and time management skills.
• They can work both solely and in a team with ease.
• They are detail oriented
• They have strong analytical and mathematical skills
• They possess knowledge of or are teachable in Window and Door quoting software, Internal Estimating software
• Bonus skills - experience in CAD, PlanSwift, Ring's End's POS software, Marvin, Anderson, Upstate quoting portals will be extremely helpful

Duties Include

• Read and understand construction plans
• Communicate with Salesperson, Subcontractors, Vendors and Management
• Deliver projects accurately, on time.
• Learn window and door quoting software, becoming proficient in their use
• Learn Internal Quoting software, becoming proficient in their use
• Positive force in the team.
• Mon-Friday 7 am to 5 pm- 48 hours/wk

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