Residential Construction Estimator

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 insurance plans

FSA & DCA

Employee discounts on products

Life/AD&D insurance

Long & short-term disability

Paid holidays

PTO

Employee assistance program

Legal counseling program

Job summary

Ring's End, Inc. is seeking an Estimator – Residential Construction in Wilton, CT. The role focuses on preparing cost estimates, reviewing plans, and generating take-offs for proposals. The candidate will work with the Sales Force and undergo training on Ring's End POS and quoting tools.

The position emphasizes teachability, an ownership mindset, and teamwork. Strong math, plan comprehension, and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience with construction plans and takeoffs is expected.
• Ability to read drawings and material lists accurately.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are required.
• Detail orientation and mathematical ability are essential.
• Willingness to learn Ring's End POS and estimating tools.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand construction plans.
• Communicate with Sales, Subcontractors, Vendors and Management.
• Deliver projects on time and accurately.
• Learn estimating software and internal systems.
• Be a positive team member and contribute to project success.

Skills

Building materials knowledge

Plan comprehension

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Tools

Window and Door quoting software

Internal Estimating software

CAD

PlanSwift

POS software

Marvin

Anderson

Upstate quoting 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. If this retail opportunity sounds like the right job for you, keep reading!

Are you a hard worker who genuinely cares about your customers and will go out of your way to make them happy? Are you interested in teaming up with an established building material retailer to fortify your skills?

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

The Estimator must be teachable and have an Ownership Mindset.

• 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