Estimator

Apogee Architectural Metals; Town of Wausau (WI); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

EAP and Wellness program

Training and career progression

Descripción de la vacante

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an Estimator I in Wausau, WI to learn fenestration products, terminology, and quoting tools. You will prepare regular production cost estimates for projects based on customer takeoffs, under mentorship, and grow toward handling multiple window/storefront configurations.

Initial duties include data entry, quote formatting, and document preparation, with progression to more complex quotes as you gain product knowledge and pricing experience.

Formación

• Two-year technical degree or related experience preferred.
• 1-5 years of estimating or related manufacturing or construction experience.
• Ability to read project specs and architectural requirements for pricing.
• Experience evaluating RFQs and identifying incomplete information or risks.

Responsabilidades

• Supports Estimating Team with data entry, quote formatting and quote documents.
• Evaluate RFQ requests for completeness or risks; escalate non-standard items.
• Create formal quotes/bids with moderate supervision and maintain data.
• Gain understanding of aluminum extrusions, hardware, glass types and depths.
• Learn pricing processes, tools, and the ability to manage multiple quotes.

Conocimientos

Professionalism

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Oral & written communication

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Numeracy

Critical thinking

Educación

Two-year technical degree or related experience

Herramientas

Pricing tools

Pricing programs

Descripción del empleo

## EstimatorApplylocations: Wausau, WIposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR111118Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), founded in 1949 and headquartered in Minneapolis, MN designs and delivers architectural products and services that enclose and enhance commercial buildings. www.apog.comApogee Architectural Metals is a segment of Apogee specializing in aluminum framing, windows, storefront, curtainwall, and entrance systems. We provide integrated capabilities, including design, engineering, extrusion, finishing, fabrication and assembly, across North America. Through our brands including Alumicor, EFCO, Linetec, Tubelite, and Wausau, we deliver quality, consistency, and value-added services throughout our portfolio.Position SummaryThe Estimator I will learn fenestration products, terminology and quoting tools to prepare Regular Production cost estimates for projects based on customer supplied takeoffs as a basis for supplying pricing quotations. Assigned training work would involve quoting basic systems, standard configurations with repetitive systems or stock lengths list. The estimator would train with a senior estimator (Level II or III) to learn multiple windows and/or storefront/curtain wall product lines; with the goal of gaining an understanding of product limitations, performance requirements and basic anchoring requirements for product install, a technical knowledge of manufacturing practices, material identifiers and cost estimating procedures.***Key Responsibilities**** Supports the Estimating Team with data entry, quote formatting and quote document preparation.* Evaluate customer request for quotation (RFQ) with ability to identify incomplete information or risks. Escalates non-standard request or information to Estimator II or Estimator III mentor.* Depending on brand and region, the estimator could self-schedule workload based on requested due dates and their available capacity.* Create a formal quote/bid and related documents for standard quotes with moderate supervision. Maintain, and revise, all quote cost data and records contingent on changing conditions, methods and other factors involved.* Gain a basic understanding of aluminum extrusions, hardware, glass types, standard system depths.* Learns to use internal pricing tools, pricing methods and pricing processes.* Obtain quotes from outside suppliers for standard buyout materials as required.* Learn to use available structural engineering tools to assess product requirements; while learning product limitations for structural, thermal, and associated performance requirements.* Competent knowledge of pricing processes and in the use of pricing programs/systems; with ability to manage multiple quotes simultaneously with accuracy.* Learn to read/interpret project specifications and architectural if required for company brand pricing processes.***Experience & Skills*****Education:*** 2-year technical degree or related experience preferred.**Experience:*** 1-5 years of estimating or closely related manufacturing or construction experience.**Required Skills:*** High level of professionalism.* Self-motivated and able to multi-task proficiently.* Strong organizational skills.* Excellent oral and written communication skills.* Attention to detail.* Data analysis skills.* Sound mathematical and numeracy skills.* Critical Thinking - using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.***Work Environment/Travel Requirements***Mostly an office environment with occasional visits to the manufacturing floor (proper PPE must be worn on manufacturing floor). Occasional travel related to other sites / corporate. Must be able to lift and/or move 10lbs.**Our Benefits**We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.* Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)* Incentive Plans* 401(k) with employer contribution and match* Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match* Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)* Paid Holidays* Tuition Reimbursement Program* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Wellness Program* Training and Career ProgressionApogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.