ESTIMATOR

YKK AP America Inc.; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

YKK AP America Inc. in Austell, GA seeks a Cost Estimator to analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documents to prepare estimates for products, projects, or services.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, CAD knowledge, and experience with V6 estimating software; strong Excel and MS Office skills are essential, with an emphasis on safety and quality. The ideal candidate will prepare material take-offs, coordinate with engineers, and produce bids with accurate

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Experience with computer-aided drafting (CAD) and estimating software.
• Be vigilant about safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and estimates for products or projects.
• Review architectural plans and specifications for the work to be quoted.
• Check and verify with the application engineer the performance and structural requirements of the project.
• Prepare material take-offs by quantities and type for proper pricing.
• Prepare the Scope of Work to be sent to customers with quotation.
• Obtain vendor quotations for items not made by YKK.
• Prepare the estimate for the work to be bid using cost data and price lists.
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates for management planning and bidding.
• Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures.

Skills

CAD knowledge

V6 estimating software

Microsoft Office

Quality focus

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

V6 estimating software

Microsoft Office

CAD software

Job description

Our company culture is built upon YKK’s philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS. We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return. Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities. We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work. By providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare estimates for products, projects, or services by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities

• Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and estimates for products or projects
• Review architectural plans and specifications for the work to be quoted
• Check and verify with the application engineer the performance and structural requirements of the project if necessary
• Prepare the necessary material take-offs by quantities and type for proper pricing
• Prepare the Scope of Work to be sent to the customers with quotation
• Obtain vendor(s) quotations for items not made by YKK
• Prepare the estimate for the work to be bid using cost data and/or price list
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness
• Provides improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs
• Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience/knowledge in computer-aided drafting, knowledge, and experience with V6 estimating software, Microsoft office important
• Be vigilant about safety
• Quality - conscious, oriented to excellence

ASHLEY LITTLE

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YKK AP America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workforce. YKK AP America Inc. will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. YKK AP America Inc. participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .

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Employment with YKK AP America Inc. is conditioned upon successfully completing a criminal background check and a negative drug test consistent with state and federal law.

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