Estimator

Apogee Enterprises; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Wellness Program

Career Progression

Job summary

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. seeks an Estimator I to learn fenestration products, terminology and quoting tools. You will prepare cost estimates from customer takeoffs and assist with standard quotes under the guidance of senior estimators. Training covers aluminum systems and basic anchoring requirements for installs.

You will contribute to data entry, quote formatting, and maintaining pricing data while developing pricing program proficiency. Office-based with some site exposure.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or related experience preferred.
• 1-5 years of estimating or closely related manufacturing or construction experience.
• Strong communication and numerical analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Estimating Team with data entry, quote formatting and quote document preparation.
• Evaluate RFQs and identify incomplete information or risks; escalate when needed.
• Self-schedule workload based on due dates and capacity where applicable.
• Create formal quotes for standard projects with moderate supervision.
• Learn pricing methods, read project specs, and obtain supplier quotes.

Skills

High level of professionalism

Self-motivation

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Data analysis skills

Mathematical/numeracy skills

Critical thinking

Education

2-year technical degree or related experience

Tools

Pricing software

Job description

Job Description

Apogee 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.com

Apogee 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 Summary

The 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 Progression

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.