Estimator I

VT Industries, Inc.; Holstein (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Industries, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented professional to generate timely and accurate price quotes for prospective jobs. You will verify data, secure pricing for special materials, and confer with internal teams to confirm product capabilities.

The role emphasizes time management to meet productivity goals and strong written and verbal communication. You will interpret construction details with engineering to assess feasibility of orders and support internal projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Time management to meet productivity goals
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems
• Knowledge of customer service principles and processes
• Communicate effectively in writing for audience needs

Responsibilities

• Generate timely, accurate price quotes on prospective jobs from customer information
• Compile, sort, and verify data before entry
• Secure pricing for special or subcontracted materials
• Consult with internal customers to verify product capabilities
• Assist with time management to meet department productivity goals
• Interpret construction details with engineering for feasibility of manufacturing orders
• Support internal projects
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Independent work

Administrative procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

High School or better

Job description

- Generate timely, accurate price quotes on prospective jobs by keying information provided by customers.

- Compile, sort, and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered.

- Secure pricing for special or subcontracted materials.

- Confers with internal customers to verify product capabilities.

- Time management to meet or exceed department productivity goals.

- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

- Interpret door construction details and work with engineering to determine feasibility of manufacturing the order in conjunction with the Inside Sales Representative

- Support internal projects

- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent required

- Ability to work independently

- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Time management skills to meet or exceed department productivity goals

- Communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience

- All team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of VT Industries

Physical Requirements:

Tolerance for sitting long periods of time. Possess finger dexterity to write, type, and use a calculator. Maintain adequate vision to view small print and computer terminal. Ability to speak and hear, walk throughout facilities with occasional light lifting (25 pounds), stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching with hands and arms required. Ability to travel between multiple facilities as required to perform core job duties. The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Education

Required

High School or better.

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