Estimator (hybrid)

Construction Specialties; Lebanon (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

Medical & Prescription benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

3 weeks PTO

10 Paid Holidays + 4 Floating holidays

Job summary

Construction Specialties, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking an estimator to interpret requirements from drawings, specifications, and costs to create sales quotations and change orders.

You will coordinate with field representatives, architects, subcontractors, and internal personnel in an office environment. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of related experience, proficiency in reading architectural drawings, CRM/Salesforce, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years related experience.
• Knowledge of CRM/Salesforce and designing pricing strategies.
• Willingness to travel ~5% and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer requirements from drawings and specs to prepare bids.
• Prepare and revise bids based on contract documents and costs.
• Coordinate with sales reps to obtain missing information and suggest changes.
• Provide quotes and change orders with cross-functional teams.
• Assist with order entry, drafting, and production layout details.
• Support designers and customers with pricing and quotes.

Skills

Architectural drawings

CRM/Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

SCOPE OF POSITION

Interprets product requirements from takeoffs, specifications, architectural drawings, material, labor and finished costs to create sales quotations & change orders. Corresponds with field representatives, architects, subcontractors/contractors and internal personnel in preparation of sales quotations in an office environment.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interprets customer requirement from drawing, verbal or written specifications.
• Prepares and revises bids based upon contract documents, verbal and written requests, material, labor and finish costs.
• Corresponds and contacts sales reps to obtain missing info, recommends change or substitution to improve cost, delivery, or product.
• Interacts with sales reps and internal personnel to provide accurate quotations & change orders.
• Assists in providing information & details for order entry, drafting, production and layout of orders received.
• Provides technical product support to designers and customers as related to the quotes.
• Custom product pricing, modifying existing pricing programs, creating new pricing programs & coordinating with specialty vendors as required.
• Assist department supervisor with new Estimator onboarding / training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management
• Reports directly to the department supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality management system and ISO 14001 environmental management system requirements, including adherence to documented procedures, participation in audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree, and/or 5+ years related experience
• Demonstrated knowledge in reading/interpreting architectural drawings and specifications
• “Key Account” management experience preferred
• Knowledge in design basics, construction documents and fabrication methods preferred
• Architectural drafting background or related material take off experience helpful
• Knowledge of CRM/Salesforce.
• Travel 5%

Competencies

• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload and schedule effectively
• Communication skills necessary to work effectively with both internal and external customers including contractors, sales reps, and manufacturing personnel
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Problem solving, strategical thinking, decision making skills
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail-oriented

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No

Pay & Benefits

• Annual Salary Range: $60,000 – $90,000. Range will vary by experience and geographic market.
• Bonus Plan
• Medical & Prescription benefits with company contribution
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) program with match
• 3 weeks PTO
• 10 Paid Holidays + 4 Floating holidays

About Us

CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES, INC.

Founded in 1948, Construction Specialties (CS) is a specialty building products manufacturer. CS provides solutions to building challenges that architects, designers, building owners, facility managers, and contractors face every day. Since inventing the first extruded louver, CS has become a global leader in all our product categories. Our products are a part of some of the most iconic buildings around the world– from the world’s tallest tower, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, to the Oculus at the World Trade Center Transit Hub in Manhattan. If you want to work in an inspiring atmosphere and collaborate with customers and colleagues to solve challenges, we're the right place for you. CS: People. Buildings. Better.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.