Components Estimator 1

Cornerstone Building Brands; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands seeks Roof & Wall Estimators to generate take-offs and material lists from drawings and specs, and to price publicly bid projects using current pricing. You will coordinate with Builders, Sales, Customer Service and Engineering to clarify scope and ensure accurate estimates.

Strong math, analytical skills, Excel proficiency and CAD familiarity are important, with occasional travel. Remote work options are available within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with estimating from drawings and specs is preferred.
• CAD and related design understanding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates from contract drawings, specifications, and addendums using in-house pricing software and data.
• Identify exclusions and missing information to clarify scope and qualify the quotation.
• Execute adds/deducts or alternates as needed for pricing beyond current software capabilities.
• Ensure use of the most current pricing information for estimates.
• Maintain vendor and customer relationships and coordinate with internal teams.

Skills

Math skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma

Related field certificate/degree preferred

Tools

Excel

CAD software

Takeoff software

Job description

Roof & Wall Estimators are responsible for providing direct support to internal and external customers by creating and supplying computer generated take-offs and detailed material lists using company supported applications. These project specific outputs are utilized for pricing these publicly bid projects using the most current pricing available. Roof & Wall Estimators are responsible in ensuring estimates are being done in accordance with the high standards of the organization to achieve premiere results relative to overall lead-time and total output efficiencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• – Prepares estimates from information received – such as contract drawings, specifications, and addendums using in-house pricing software, supplemental design and pricing programs and information obtained from 3rd party vendors.
• – Identifies exclusions, discrepancies, and missing information to obtain scope clarification and qualifies the quotation (through Project Notes) based on findings.
• – Executes adds, deducts, or alternates as requested, to estimates that require special pricing beyond current pricing software capabilities.
• – Ensures the use of the most current pricing information when preparing the estimate.
• – Maintains internal and external vendor/customer relationships.
• – Communicates with Builders, Sales, Customer Service, Project Coordinators and Engineering regarding any clarification of scope/design intent that the Estimator was involved in.
• – Displays and ensures personal commitment to efficiently utilizing company time in a remote work environment.
• – Other duties and responsibilities as required.
• – Reports to Estimating Manager or Estimating Team Leader.
• – Work-related travel is typically, but not limited to, 2 times per year or less.
• – Good mathematical and analytical skills.
• – Supports Continuous Improvement activities to improve personal performance.
• – Ability to manage multiple deadlines to completion.
• – Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal methods.
• – Ability to review and interpret project specifications.
• – Ability to read and interpret blueprints, customer drawings, and other project specifications.
• – Exhibit competency in use of in-house estimating applications, pricing programs and procedures.
• – Must be computer proficient, particularly with Estimating Takeoff applications and Excel.
• – Must be detail and customer service oriented, with a Customer Centric mindset.
• – Must be comfortable with interpersonal communications through phone and video calling communication – Basic knowledge of metal building cladding and components product offerings.
• – Basic understanding of design considerations is preferred.
• – Basic understanding or experience with CAD Software is preferred.

EDUCATION:

• – High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• – Certificate or Degree in related field preferred but not required.