Misc. Steel Estimating Assistant

FabSouth LLC; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k with match

Paid Time Off

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

SunSteel in Vancouver, WA, is seeking an estimating support professional to assist with preparing estimates for projects, specifications, proposals, and related documentation. This role reports to the Estimating Manager and focuses on data collection, pricing accuracy, and cross-department coordination.

You will create and send RFQs, perform data entry for pricing, and prepare new project files for software transfers.

Qualifications

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; three to six months related experience and/or training; or the equivalent combinations of education and experience.
• Ability to speak effectively to customers and prospects, efficient writing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Word.
• Office knowledge and Competence in basic math skills – add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in oral, written or diagram form.
• Performs data entry for accurate pricing.
• Knowledge of all standard office equipment – phone, computer, copier, etc

Responsibilities

• Creates and sends out Request for Quotes to subcontractors/vendors.
• Performs data entry for accurate pricing.
• Prepares new projects for software transfer.
• Composes and types reports and routine correspondence.
• Files correspondence and other records.
• Inputs information into computer to maintain files and job progress reports.
• Distributes appropriate documents to other departments as instructed.
• Compiles and types statistical reports.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in an effective manner with customers, co-workers, clients and supervisors.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Effective communication

Data entry

Mathematical competence

Education

One-year certificate from college or technical school

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Reports to: Estimating Manager Hourly: $23.00 – $27.00
Department: Estimating – SunMisc Location: Vancouver

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides support to the estimating department, responsible for preparing
estimates as needed for projects, specifications, proposals, and other
documentation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Creates and send out Request for Quotes to subcontractors/vendors.
• Performs data entry for accurate pricing.
• Prepares new projects for software transfer.
• Composes and types reports and routine correspondence.
• Files correspondence and other records.
• Inputs information into computer to maintain files and job progress reports.
• Distributes appropriate documents to other departments as instructed.
• Compiles and types statistical reports.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in an effective manner with customers, co-workers, clients and supervisors.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; three to six months related experience and/or training; or the equivalent combinations of education and experience.
• Ability to speak effectively to customers and prospects, efficient writing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Word.
• Office knowledge and Competence in basic math skills – add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in oral, written or diagram form.
• Performs data entry for accurate pricing.
• Knowledge of all standard office equipment – phone, computer, copier, etc

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Regularly required to sit, occasionally stands and walks, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
Regularly required to talk or hear. Seldom lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

General office and constant exposure to computer display. Occasional interaction with production employees in the fabrication facility.

SAFETY:

This is not a safety-sensitive position. A safety-sensitive position has been defined as one where the employee’s responsibilities impact the health and safety of themselves, coworkers and / or the public (in this case the end-user of our product). All production and production support positions fall into this category. Sunsteel is committed to a safe, drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screening must be passed and continued random drugs screening will be administered if employment is offered – no exceptions.

BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401k (with match), Paid Time Off, gym reimbursement and other benefits.

SunSteel is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.