Estimator

Woven Metal Products, Inc.; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401K company match

Paid vacation & sick time

Job summary

Woven Metal Products, Inc. in Texas seeks an Estimator Project Manager to manage customer inquiries, generate estimates and quotes, review material needs, and coordinate with vendors for pricing. You will track progress, process orders, and work with drafting and production teams to ensure timely delivery.

The role emphasizes accurate estimating, client service, and collaboration across departments to support sales and project execution.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication, materials, welding, machining, punching, cutting and forming is preferred.
• Proficient in general computer knowledge and Office Suite; E2 is preferred.
• Excellent and professional communication skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work in a busy office under supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of materials, metallurgy, basic welding, punching, cutting and forming is a plus.
• Skilled in math, drawing interpretation, material take-offs and estimating.
• Ability to be a team player and collaborate with staff.
• Ability to model and promote company core values: reliable quality, partnership, attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate project estimates and quotes from client specs.
• Meet or exceed margins on quoted projects.
• Follow-up with customers on open quotes or issues as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service and professional communications within brand standards.
• Maintain relationships with clients through effective communication and timely responses.
• Research material pricing related to quote development.
• Execute order entry and follow all procedures needed.
• Provide input to leadership on customer needs and quote feedback.
• Support internal staff with various tasks as needed.
• Manage projects from start to finish, tracking progress and coordinating with production and clients.
• Generate and support sales and business development activities.
• Offer solutions for client issues and coordinate with resources as needed.
• Steward company resources in sourcing, material use, and labor to minimize waste.
• Maintain data accuracy in systems like E2, invoicing, SharePoint, and ZOHO.
• Collaborate with Sales and other departments as required.
• Execute tasks assigned by supervisor and uphold safety procedures.

Skills

Read and interpret drawings

Metal fabrication knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Metallurgy knowledge

Math and take-offs

Team collaboration

Value-oriented leadership

Tools

E2 software

Job description

Salary, higher salary consideration given based on experience

Job Type: Full-time. Reports to Estimating Manager

Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings
• Knowledge of metal fabrication, materials, welding, machining, punching, cutting and forming are preferred
• Proficient in general computer knowledge, Microsoft Office Suite of products and other job-related software, such as E2 is preferred
• Excellent and professional communication skills
• Self-motivated, ability to focus in a busy office and to work under general supervision
• High attention to detail and accuracy, strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of materials, metallurgy, basic welding, punching, cutting and forming a plus
• Skilled in math, drawing interpretation, material take-offs skills and estimating preferred
• Ability to be a team player and work with other staff members
• Ability to model, teach, and promote Woven Metal Product’s core values of reliable quality, a partnership attitude, and attention to detail

Summary: The Estimator Project Manager at Woven Metal Products maintains frequent contact with customers and is responsible for understanding the specifics of customer requests and for providing excellent customer service. Moreover, Estimator Project Manager generates estimates and quotes for customer requests including reviewing material needs, working with materials vendors to obtain pricing information, estimating man-hours required, following up with clients as needed, processing purchase orders when received, entering order acknowledgements, tracking job progress, working with internal drafting department, and more.

Primary Roles:

Estimate and Quote Generation, Order/Purchase Order Entry, Job and Purchase Order Tracking, creating and sending Order Acknowledgements, Project Management, Purchasing

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop accurate project estimates and quote inquiries based on client specifications; respond to customers in appropriate time frame
• Meet or exceed goals for margins on quoted projects
• Follow-up with customers to inquire about open quotes or issues as needed
• Provide excellent customer service and professional communications within brand standards
• Foster business relationships with clients through effective communication and timely responses
• Research material pricing as it relates to quote development
• Execute order entry and follow all procedures necessary
• Provide input and feedback to leadership team to communicate customer needs, pain points, and quote feedback to help effect changes to better compete in the market
• Support internal employees with various tasks, as needed
• Project management, ensuring timely and accurate progress of projects with production from beginning to completion, troubleshooting as needed, and communicating to clients
• Generate and support sales, business development, and overall customer needs
• Possesses the business acumen and industry knowledge to provide solutions for client issues and trouble-shoot or pull in appropriate resources as needed
• Steward of company resources in sourcing, material use, labor and more with an eye towards minimizing waste
• Maintain a close working relationship with Sales team helping to facilitate discussions with customers when further subject matter and technical expertise is required
• Work to maintain accurate data through E2 entries, invoicing support, SharePoint, ZOHO and more
• Understand and value other parts of the company, their roles, and work with each department effectively
• Execute all tasks assigned by supervisor
• Always observe safety procedures, ensuring all company employees adhere to requirements
• Uphold leadership values of integrity, excellence, innovation and collaboration; displaying respect and a positive attitude in all interactions with the team and customers

We offer a competitive salary package that includes medical, dental and vision health benefits as well as a 401K company match plan and vacation and sick time included.