Estimating Coordinator

UNAVAILABLE; Chandalar South (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Steel Products in Chandalar South, Alabama seeks an administrative professional to support the Estimating and Sales teams. The role involves managing administrative processes, coordinating communication, and maintaining accurate documentation to enhance departmental productivity.

The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce.com is preferred. Join a dynamic team and contribute to our commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Exceptional accuracy in data entry, document review, and reporting.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and changing priorities.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings and plans.
• Professionalism in handling difficult customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative processes for Estimating and Sales teams.
• Receive and enter bid requests into the CRM system.
• Review project documentation to verify completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to obtain necessary documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Data entry accuracy

Education

Associate's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Salesforce.com

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Subsidiary

Vulcan Steel Products

Overview

This role supports the productivity of the Estimating and Sales teams by managing administrative processes, coordinating communication across departments, and maintaining accurate documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Receive bid requests from outside sales representatives and internal team members; enter and maintain detailed project information in the CRM, and schedule estimates to be completed.
• Review architectural and structural drawings, specifications, blueprints, and supporting documents to identify information required for estimating and scheduling.
• Perform detailed assessments of project documents and requests to verify completeness, accuracy, and readiness for estimating and processing.
• Identify discrepancies, missing information, and potential issues, and coordinate with Sales, Estimating, and external stakeholders to obtain required documentation.
• Provide administrative support to Estimating department; maintain, and update estimating, sales, and operational reports.
• Serve as a communication hub between Estimating and Sales.
• Communicate regularly with internal departments and leadership to support continuous improvement initiatives and enhance departmental efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with exceptional accuracy in data entry, document review, and reporting.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and frequent interruptions.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, architectural plans, and specifications.
• Proficient computer skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage and monitor the bid process daily.
• Effective, professional communication both in written and verbal form.
• Ability to handle difficult customers with professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• Salesforce.com experience.
• Experience in construction, estimating, manufacturing, or project coordination.
• An associate’s degree in business administration or related field.
• 2 or more years’ experience in sales or related field.

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.