Estimator

Inpro-Corporation; Muskego (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Inpro-Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to join our estimating team in Muskego, WI. You will perform quantity takeoffs from architectural bids and specifications to prepare itemized bids for contracts.

The role requires collaboration with sales reps and SBUs, and may involve preparing shop drawings in AutoCAD to illustrate locations and installation requirements. The ideal candidate has at least a two-year degree, strong communication skills, and AutoCAD experience, with the

Qualifications

• Two-year degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• AutoCAD experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity estimates from bid documents for itemized bids.
• Create takeoffs for Inpro's product line.
• Prepare shop drawings in AutoCAD to show locations and installation.
• Coordinate with SBUs and sales reps to meet customer needs.
• Review project bid documents and addenda for quantity changes.
• Submit RFIs to clarify discrepancies.
• Assist in training new estimating staff.
• Monitor issues and notify manager with solutions.
• Attend pre-bid meetings with sales on large jobs.
• All other duties as assigned by the Estimating Manager.

Skills

Team orientation

Communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Education

Two-year degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Join a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace hall of fame company, 17 years in a row! Maybe it’s our focus on employee culture, maybe it’s the generous time off, or just that we are an Employees First company altogether, but there’s a reason why you’ll find most of our employees have made Inpro their career, not just a job. We are currently seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to join our Estimating team.

Qualified candidates will display a positive attitude with a strong desire to perform as a team player with all divisional sales representatives in strategic business units (SBU). Perform quantity estimates as it relates to Inpro's product line from all architectural bid documents and specifications for the purpose of submitting itemized bids to obtain contracts. Perform at a consistent high level, working towards achieving corporate goals and Inpro’s Mission Statement.

P rimary Duties:

• Must be team-oriented to SBU and divisional reps, providing support as necessary to meet the needs of the customer.
• Interact positively and professionally with all internal customers/departments
• Review all project bid documents as required to complete a takeoff.
• Review the addenda and note any changes on the quantity takeoff, noting all addenda by number and date.
• Submit RFI to Sales Rep to clarify any discrepancies found within the documents.
• Prepare any qualification and/or exceptions to plans and specs to be recorded in the job folder.
• Utilize all internal departments to clarify product information, intent of drawings, and understanding of specifications to help in the elimination of errors.
• When requested by sales, prepare shop drawings in AutoCAD to clearly and accurately portray the product locations and installation requirements.
• Make effective decisions promptly to satisfy both internal and external customers
• Schedule pre-bid meetings on large jobs with the sales rep prior to starting the take-off.
• Assist in training new employees in performing the estimating take-offs.
• Monitor work-related issues that may place restrictions on job performance and notify Manager with a possible solution to remedy the problem.
• All other duties as assigned by the Estimating Manager.

Job Specifications:

• Solid knowledge of Inpro products
• Clear and effective communication skills both internally and externally.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good Judgment
• Personal Development
• Maintain a professional, positive demeanor with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines
• Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Minimum two-year degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• Previous estimating with the use of AutoCAD software and blueprint-reading experience is a requirement.
• Self-starter who is capable of working independently and as a team.

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