Estimator

Construction Specialties; Muncy (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Specialties in Muncy, PA is looking for a dedicated individual for a full-time Pre Sales role. The successful candidate will interpret product requirements from architectural drawings and work closely with sales representatives to create pricing quotations.

The ideal applicant will possess an associate degree or equivalent experience, have at least 1-3 years in the construction industry, and demonstrate knowledge of CRM software. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential for managing tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and/or 1-3 years of related construction industry experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge in reading/interpreting architectural drawings and specifications.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Interprets customer product requirements from takeoffs and architectural drawings.
• Corresponds with sales representatives, architects, and contractors.
• Prepares complete and informational cost estimates and price quotations.

Skills

Reading/interpreting architectural drawings

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM/Salesforce

Job description

CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES, INC.

Founded in 1948, Construction Specialties (CS) is a specialty building products manufacturer. CS provides solutions to building challenges that architects, designers, building owners, facility managers, and contractors face every day. Since inventing the first extruded louver, CS has become a global leader in all our product categories. Our products are a part of some of the most iconic buildings around the world–from the world’s tallest tower, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, to the Oculus at the World Trade Center Transit Hub in Manhattan. If you want to work in an inspiring atmosphere and collaborate with customers and colleagues to solve challenges, we're the right place for you. CS: People. Buildings. Better.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Additionally,

Scope Of Position

Interprets product requirements from takeoffs, specifications, architectural drawings and verbal/written requests to create sales quotations. Corresponds with field representatives, architects, subcontractors/contractors and internal personnel in preparation of sales quotations in an office environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, including but not necessarily limited to the following:

• Interprets customer product requirements from takeoffs, architectural drawings and verbal or written specifications. Provides specifications to Drafting Department.
• Corresponds with sales representatives, architects and contractors to obtain missing information and recommend change or substitution to improve cost, delivery or product.
• Works from drawings, bid forms and verbal or written request to prepare complete and informational cost estimates and price quotations.

Primary Location

US-PA-Muncy

Job Type

Pre Sales

Employee Type

Full-Time Regular

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION

Minimum Education and/or Experience required:

• Associate degree and/or 1-3 years of related construction industry experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge in reading/interpreting architectural drawings and specifications
• Knowledge in design basics, construction documents and fabrication methods preferred
• Architectural drafting background or related material take‑off experience helpful
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload and schedule effectively
• Communication skills necessary to work effectively with both internal and external customers including contractors, sales reps, and manufacturing personnel
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail-oriented
• Knowledge of CRM/Salesforce a plus

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None