Estimator – Residential Construction

Ring's End, Inc.; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Traditional 401K

Roth 401K

Medical plans

FSA/DCA

Employee discounts

Life/AD&D

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Employee assistance program

Legal counseling

Job summary

Ring's End, Inc. is seeking an Estimator for Residential Construction in Wilton, CT. The role involves preparing cost estimates, reviewing drawings, and developing take-off documents for proposals.

Onboarding includes training on Ring's End POS and window/door quoting software, with weekly touch bases with the Department Manager. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including traditional and Roth 401K, 3% safe harbor, medical plans, FSA/DCA, employee

Qualifications

• A solid background in building materials, plan comprehension and construction methods is desirable.
• Effective communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn window and door quoting software, internal estimating software.
• Bonus: experience in CAD, PlanSwift, Ring's End POS, Marvin, Anderson, Upstate portals.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand construction plans.
• Communicate with Salesperson, Subcontractors, Vendors and Management.
• Deliver projects accurately, on time.
• Learn window and door quoting software, becoming proficient in their use.
• Learn Internal Quoting software, becoming proficient in their use.
• Positive force in the team.
• Mon-Friday 7 am to 5 pm - 48 hours/wk

Skills

Plan comprehension

Construction methods

Communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Team player

Sales coordination

Tools

CAD

PlanSwift

Ring's End POS

Marvin

Anderson

Upstate portals

Job description

Ring's End, Inc. is seeking an Estimator – Residential Construction in Wilton, CT.
This position earns a competitive pay and is eligible for great benefits, including traditional and Roth 401K, 3% 401K safe harbor company contribution, various medical insurance plans, FSA & DCA, employee discounts on our products and materials, life/accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long & short-term disability, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), employee assistance program, and a legal counseling program.

About Ring's End Inc

We are a Connecticut-based lumber and building materials retailer serving Connecticut, South County, Rhode Island, and Westchester County, New York. We are a third-generation, family-run company with a rich history dating back to 1902. Guided by a tradition of service and a commitment to innovation, we are dedicated to becoming the premier resource in the building material industry for builders and remodelers, painting contractors, architects, and homeowners.

Our growth and success are due to our team of professionals. We employ the best team in the industry, ensuring we maintain a diverse and evolving work environment that values cooperation and teamwork. We look for innovation and continuous improvement in everything we do. We're looking for more to join us!

Position Summary

The Estimator is responsible for preparing cost estimates for projects of varying sizes and complexities. They review construction documents and correct potential inaccuracies to material lists. They prepare take-off documents for contractor proposals and work with their internal customers, the Ring's End Sales Force. Depending on skill set, onboarding will focus on missing elements, training on Ring's End POS system, window and door quoting software. Expect to spend 2-6 months becoming familiar with all aspects of Ring's End before assuming duties. They have weekly touch bases with their Department Manager.

Position Requirements

• A solid background in building materials, plan comprehension and construction methods is desirable.
• They should possess effective communication, organizational and time management skills.
• They can work both solely and in a team with ease.
• They are detail oriented
• They have strong analytical and mathematical skills
• They possess knowledge of or are teachable in Window and Door quoting software, Internal Estimating software
• Bonus skills- experience in CAD, PlanSwift, Ring's End's POS software, Marvin, Anderson, Upstate quoting portals will be extremely helpful

Duties Include

• Read and understand construction plans
• Communicate with Salesperson, Subcontractors, Vendors and Management
• Deliver projects accurately, on time.
• Learn window and door quoting software, becoming proficient in their use
• Learn Internal Quoting software, becoming proficient in their use
• Positive force in the team.
• Mon-Friday 7 am to 5 pm- 48 hours/wk