Estimator Coordinator

Press Glass Inc; Ridgeway (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Press Glass, Inc. is seeking an Estimator Coordinator to evaluate specifications and estimate yields for client projects. You will work with sales, scheduling, engineering, and customers to resolve requirements and prepare accurate cost estimates using PressQuotes and Excel.

Ideal candidates have strong math skills, proficiency in MS Office, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage priorities under time pressure. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; additional education/experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.
• Excellent mathematical skills are essential.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Good command of English; clear written and verbal expression.
• Attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage shifting priorities.
• Willingness to travel for business as needed.

Responsibilities

• Reviews project documents/spec sheets and drawings.
• Estimates material required to complete the project.
• Confers with sales, scheduling, engineering, customers, and vendors.
• Calculates material costs based on project specs and yields.
• Prepares complete cost estimates using PressQuotes and Excel.
• Records calculations into the PressQuotes database.
• Secures material prices with vendors and purchasing.
• Consults with Quality/Technical Support to determine production capabilities.
• Prepares customer proposals (estimates).
• Negotiates markups and consults Estimating Manager as needed.
• Completes reports and performs additional duties as directed.

Skills

MS Office

Mathematics

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PressQuotes tool

Job description

Description

About Press Glass

Press Glass is a leading manufacturer of architectural glass products used in major commercial construction projects and landmark buildings. Our work plays an important role in creating modern, high-quality buildings across the country.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OR SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Estimator Coordinator evaluates specifications in order to estimate yields for a broad range of client projects. This individual should be good in mathematics and proficient in using computer applications along with effective communication capabilities and strong organizational skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Reviews project documents/spec sheets and architectural and technical drawings.
• Estimates material required to complete the project.
• Confers with sales, scheduling and engineering teams, customers, and vendors to resolve issues, determine lead time and/or project requirements.
• Calculates material costs based on analysis of project specifications raw material yield.
• Prepares a complete and accurate cost estimate for the project using the PressQuotes tool and MS Excel.
• Records calculations into database (PressQuotes tool).
• Secures material price for projects with vendors and purchasing team.
• Consults with Quality and Technical Support Engineers to determine production capabilities for the project.
• Prepares customer proposal (estimate).
• Negotiates and makes decisions about markups levels and consults with Estimating Manager as necessary.
• Completes reports as assigned.
• Performs additional assignments per the Manager’s direction.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATIONAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma required; additional education and/or experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Excellent mathematical skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with a good command of the English language
• Attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
• Ability to work under time pressure.
• Ready for business trips.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires regular sitting, reaching walking, talking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling and keyboarding.
• May occasionally lift/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Includes close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and color vision with ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of the job.
• Noise levels are usually moderate.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and work level being performed by individuals assigned to this position; It is not an all-inclusive list of duties. Press Glass, Inc. reserves the right to cross-train between departments to meet the ongoing needs of the company. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities/departments from time-to-time as needed.

Press Glass Inc. offers a competitive benefits package

Press Glass is not accepting unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters for this position.