Estimator I: Fenestration Pricing & Quotation Mastery

Linetec; Monett (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an Estimator I to learn fenestration products, terminology and quoting tools to prepare regular production cost estimates. You will train with a senior estimator to understand product lines, pricing, and basic install requirements.

The role involves data entry, quote preparation, and supporting multiple quotes with supervision, in an office environment with occasional site visits. Travel to other sites may occur as needed.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or related experience preferred.
• 1-5 years of estimating or closely related manufacturing or construction experience.
• High level of professionalism and strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple quotes simultaneously with accuracy.
• Attention to detail and data analysis skills.

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.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Professionalism

Education

2-year technical degree or related experience

Tools

Pricing tools

Job description

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an Estimator I to learn fenestration products, terminology and quoting tools to prepare regular production cost estimates. You will train with a senior estimator to understand product lines, pricing, and basic install requirements.

The role involves data entry, quote preparation, and supporting multiple quotes with supervision, in an office environment with occasional site visits. Travel to other sites may occur as needed.