Door Systems Estimator

Negwer Materials Inc.; Ferguson (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Negwer Materials Inc. is seeking an Estimator for Negwer Door Systems to accurately calculate total costs for projects and new products under the supervision of the NDS General Manager.

The role supports inside sales with precise measurements and assessments for labor and materials, and ensures installation requirements align with customer expectations. You will review bids, prepare data for new designs or enhancements, and forecast production costs within timelines.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years related experience in frame, door and hardware estimation.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Comfortable with learning and using new technologies and software.

Responsibilities

• Supports pricing by providing accurate measurements for labor and materials.
• Provides installation solutions that match customer expectations.
• Adapts specifications to installation requirements and product knowledge.
• Manages schedules and coordinates with project managers and sales teams.
• Performs bid takeoffs and proposal preparations.
• Forecasts production costs and assists in budgeting and timelines.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Estimation experience

Communication skills

Education

Some college education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Purpose

The Negwer Door Systems Estimator, under the supervision of the NDS General Manager, accurately calculates the total costs associated with a project or the development of a new product.

Essential Functions

• Supports NDS Inside Sales during the process of quoting sales pricing to customers by providing accurate measurements and assessments for labor/materials


• Provides installation solutions that match customer's expectations


• Adapts product specifications to installation requirements, utilizing a thorough knowledge of all NDS products


• Recognizes situations that would impact customer expectations, job costs and/or code performance and provides solutions


• Manages assigned work schedules and work orders; set priorities and schedules appointments with customers


• Keep Team Members (NDS Project Managers, NDS Inside Sales) informed as needed


• Provides accurate measurements and documentation of job-related circumstances


• Keeps current on product and installation process changes


• Conducts bid takeoffs and proposal preparations


• Manages budgets, estimates, and timelines


• Reviews bids offered by subcontractors in order to choose the most cost-effective option


• Prepares data associated with either producing a new product or improving the design of an existing product


• Forecasts the production costs within a given timetable


• Flexible/non-traditional schedule may be required, and some travel


• Performs other necessary functions as assigned

Qualifications Necessary

Knowledge

• 3-5 years related experience in frame, door and hardware estimation, or related field


• Some college education preferred


• Ability to read blueprints


• Comfortable with learning and using new technologies


• Sufficient experience with the Microsoft Office suite


• Minimum 3 years experience of division 08 experience required

Interpersonal

• A positive attitude and the ability to maintain professional, long-term co-worker, customer, vendor, and business relationships


• Service-oriented and a dedication to win customers 'for life'


• Strong professional verbal and written communications skills


• Ability to work effectively across all levels of management


• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks, simultaneous projects, and conflicting deadlines


• An innovative approach to resolving problems and delivering results


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment