ESTIMATOR

YKK AP America Inc.; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

YKK AP America Inc. in Elkridge, MD is seeking an Estimator to analyze blueprints, specifications, and other documents to prepare product and project estimates for commercial glazing and architectural aluminum projects.

The role involves reviewing plans, preparing take-offs, and consulting with clients and vendors to ensure accurate cost estimates and bidding strategies. Strong attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in construction or estimating.
• 1–3 years of related experience in commercial glazing, commercial construction, residential construction, building facade or architectural aluminum industry

Responsibilities

• Reviews architectural plans to determine material and labor requirements and itemized lists.
• Prepares material take-offs, estimates, quotes, and work logs.
• Consults with clients and vendors to discuss and finalize estimates.
• Coordinates with internal teams to support and commit to cost estimates.
• Analyzes cost factors and trends to aid bidding and cost reduction.
• Reviews completed projects to explain variances and propose improvements.

Skills

Construction estimating

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent in construction or estimating

Job description

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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.

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 Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reviews architectural plans and other data to determine material and labor requirements to produce itemized lists. May require consultation with an applications engineer.
• Prepares documents including material take-offs, estimates, quotes, quote logs, and the Scope of Work; reviews these documents with the Supervisor(s) when needed.
• Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.
• Computes cost factors and trends. Prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, scheduling work, and process improvement; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness. Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
• Analyzes completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies; provide improvement recommendation.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in construction or estimating
• 1-3 years of related experience in commercial glazing, commercial construction, residential construction, building facade or architectural aluminum industry

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. An individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Proper lifting techniques required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, an individual is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. An individual is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. An individual is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Travel Requirements:

The travel required for this position is less than 10%.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Individuals are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at designated times and in specified environments in accordance with established safety program requirements. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate. While performing job duties, individuals may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts.

Legal Notice:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the job and the responsibilities to be performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. YKK AP America Inc. reserves the right to add or remove duties or otherwise modify this job description at any time in its sole discretion. Employment withYKK AP America Inc.is at-will. Nothing in this job description is intended to create a contract of employment, guarantee employment for any definite period of time, or otherwise modify the at-will nature of employment with the Company. The essential functions of this position are set forth in the above job description and may be subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law. To qualify for this position, an employee or applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. YKK AP America Inc. The Company prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

At YKK AP America Inc., base pay is only part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $61,053 - $69,193 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience.

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) .

YKK AP America Inc. is committed to workingwith and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can follow the process outlined below when applying for a position: Provide your name and contact information to YKK AP America Inc.'s Accommodations team [e-mail] . Your request will be responded to as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis in compliance with federal and state law.

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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