Estimator

Gulfeagle-Supply; Vinita Park (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfeagle-Supply Estimator position requires strong CAD drafting skills and the ability to read architectural plans. You will generate material estimates, operate estimating software, and design tapered roof insulation systems for commercial roofing projects.

The role involves reviewing roof plans, releasing drawings, and maintaining organized records. Collaboration with branch staff and contractors is essential, with accountability to the Branch Manager.

Qualifications

• Must have post-secondary education in CAD Drafting.
• Basic English language usage, spelling, and mathematics.
• Ability to utilize computers including word processing programs.
• Experienced and educated in Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Responsibilities

• Receive roof plans, review, modify, and release plans using a CAD system.
• Design and produce owner drawings, custom detailed drawings, modify and release drawings using a CAD system.
• Value engineering: suggest cost-effective design alternatives.
• Communicate clearly with branch personnel and contractors.
• Assist team with order entry and inventory inquiries; file quoted jobs for up to 2 years.
• Report to the Branch Manager; support branch sales targets and budget.

Skills

CAD drafting

Mathematics

Team collaboration

Independent problem solving

Education

CAD Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Job description

Estimator

JOB SUMMARY:

The Estimator must be well versed in Auto CAD and reading architectural plans.

Responsibilities include generating material estimates, operating estimating software, operating Auto CAD and designing and estimating tapered roof insulation systems for the commercial roofing industry.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Receive roof plans, review, modify, and release plans using a CAD system.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Equipment Maintain working knowledge of all equipment and software needed to perform duties of position

Design Produce owner drawings, custom detailed drawings, modify and release drawings using a CAD system.

Value Engineering Alternate suggestions should be made to the requesting party of how to offer a more cost effective design.

Communication Consistent and clear communication between branch personnel and sometimes directly with contractor.

Record Keeping Assist team with order entry and inventory inquiries. Responsible for “filing” all jobs that have been quoted so they can be easily accessed up until 2 years from date of quote.

Accountability Reports directly to the Branch Manager.

Branch Sales Meet expectations as determined by the Branch Manager and budget as it relates to Branch Total Sales, specifically: Warehouse Sales and Budget, Direct Sales as well as the number of New Accounts opened.

Product Knowledge Act as a consultant with regard to the characteristics, uses and benefits of the entire line of products that can be used in the marketplace. Knowledgeable on non-commodity & specialty products.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic elements of English language usage, spelling, and mathematics.
• Ability to utilize computers including word processing programs.
• Knowledge of office methods, practices, and procedures, and ability to make mathematical calculations.
• Experienced and educated in Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in making decisions.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships as part of a team effort with those contacted in the performance of duties, in include all employees and customers.

EDUCATION:

• Must have a post-secondary education in CAD Drafting

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform additional business duties as assigned by his or her Regional and Branch Manager.