Estimator

The Glass Guru of Honolulu; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Job Security

Opportunity for overtime

Job summary

A leading glazing company in Honolulu is seeking an Estimator responsible for delivering top-notch customer experiences in-home and/or showroom. Key tasks include interacting with customers, measuring spaces, generating shop drawings, and preparing quotations. Candidates should have a construction background, be skilled in communication, and hold a valid driver’s license. The role offers a salary plus commission ranging from $50K to $90K annually, along with benefits after probation.

Qualifications

• Construction background preferred.
• Ability to read a tape measure preferred.
• Understanding of Square, Level, and Plumb preferred.
• All candidates must pass initial background check and screening exam.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers in the home and/or showroom to develop understanding of customer needs.
• Make proactive suggestions of company products & services.
• Convey and manage realistic customer expectations.
• Accurately measure rough openings/space for pricing and ordering.
• Generate legible and accurate shop drawings for quotes/jobs.
• Develop professional quotation(s) and present to customer(s).
• Follow up with customers on pending sales quotes.
• Communicate with company vendors for material ordering.

Skills

Excellent verbal/written communications skills

Experience with estimating, fabricating, and/or installing residential glass products

Hardworking, motivated, with excellent organizational and time-management skills

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Estimator position is the primary sales position in the company. Estimators are charged with delivering the customer experience in the home and/or showroom. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers in the home and/or showroom to develop a complete understanding of customer need(s)
• Make proactive suggestions of company products & services that address customer need(s)
• Convey and manage realistic customer expectations
• As appropriate, accurately measure rough openings / space to facilitate accurate pricing and ordering
• Generate legible and accurate shop drawings for quotes/jobs as required
• Develop professional quotation(s) and present to customer(s) in a prompt fashion
• Capture all additional relevant details about the customer and/or job location to facilitate a successful
• Effectively communicate job and customer details to other team members, including front office and Installation to facilitate success.
• Entry of relevant details into company sales software in a timely manner
• Proactively follow up with customers on pending sales quotes
• Proactively communicate with company vendors, including ordering of materials required for sold jobs
• Promptly follow up with customers post-installation to ensure that they are satisfied with the materials, workmanship, and service that the customer received.
• Self-generate leads through effective promotion of company products and services to potential customers through a variety of means including, but not limited to home shows, B2B networking, cold-calling, etc.

Qualifications & Educational Requirements

• Construction background preferred
• Ability to read a tape measure prefered
• Understanding of Square, Level, and Plumb preffered
• HS Diploma or equivalent
• All candidates must pass initial background check and screening exam.
• Valid drivers license.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent verbal/written communications skills
• Experience with estimating, fabricating, and/or installing residential glass products
• Hardworking, motivated, with excellent organizational and time-management skills

*Eligibility for company benefits contingent upon completion of initial employee probationary period

Compensation: Salary + commission - $50-90K a year

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Why Should You Join Us?

Paid Training

Job Security

Great place if you're looking to start the glazing trade. They train on the job everything you need to know. Everyday is different, and you're always learning. The schedule is great and OT is available.