Estimator

Ideal Image; Englewood (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal Image Inc in Englewood, OH is seeking a full-time Estimator in Purchasing/Procurement. The role focuses on gathering data and pricing for projects, converting information into competitive quotes, and ensuring timely completion within set parameters.

You will analyze blueprints, assess cost effectiveness, and collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to prepare actionable estimates for sales planning and scheduling. Strong MS Office and CAD familiarity are valued.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cabinetry construction is a plus.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.
• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college/technical school.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak before groups clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, materials, projects, or services to decide whether to produce or purchase components.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Prepare estimates used by management for Sales, planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Legibly sketch rough layouts and details as needed.
• Review product design, related specifications or design changes for compliance, or customer contract requirements.

Skills

Cabinetry knowledge

Written communication

Public speaking

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Ideal Image Inc - ENGLEWOOD, OH 45322
• Position Type: Full Time
• Travel Percentage: Negligible
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Purchasing - Procurement

The Estimator gathers information and pricing details that relate to any given project and simplifies that data into a quote that is beneficial to both the client and the company. The organization of the data and responsibility for said project pricing, within the set parameters and completion of those in a timely manner are aided by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, materials, projects, or services to decide whether it is more cost-effective to product or purchase components.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as Sales, planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Legibly sketch rough layouts and details as needed.
• Review product design, related specifications or design changes for compliance, or customer contract requirements.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Knowledge of cabinetry construction a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of AUTO CAD a plus, but not required.
• Associate degree, or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of the two.
• Proficient in Microsoft office products.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence both in email format, and Word/Excel as needed.
• Ability to speak accurately and effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must always display professionalism as a representative of the company while engaging with vendors, and all other outside contacts.