Estimator

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security Estimator – AD Systems – Everett, WA The Estimator prepares cost estimates by analyzing proposals and requirements and is responsible for tracking and responding to multiple incoming requests for proposals. Performs takeoffs from blueprints and specifications and compiling detailed estimates for the manufacturing and installation of doors, windows and other architectural products. What You Will Do Provides reports, product information, and meets with both architects and contractors to help specify products that we support. Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, drawings, specifications, and related documents. Gathers details and compiles data to estimate all production costs according to specifications. Considers raw materials, labor, equipment, tools, labor and transportation for estimations. Helps determine necessary resources for projects based on cost estimates and budgetary constraints. Is able to interpret and verify project specifications to ensure accuracy. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the construction industry. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements. Maintains a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors. Solicits and maintains communication with multiple vendors. Identifies their current products, capabilities, and lead-times. Notes drawing discrepancies and attempts to resolve them with the contractor or qualifies our proposed solutions as alternate. Excludes scopes that are not included or offered. Presents a prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information. Experience updating costing template based on new systems, updated vendor pricing, tax rates, labor rates based on new contracts, project manager feedback, and ownership groups requests. Follows up with contractors for bid results and provides them any additional information or value engineering required to help them make their selection. Assists the Project Managers with any issues or changes to scope that may arise in completing the project. What You Need to Succeed Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a 2 year college or technical school preferred. 3+ years of estimating, project management, or operations support in a manufacturing or construction industry. Strong math skills. Basic knowledge of fabrication. Ability to work under pressure and deal with short deadlines. Accuracy in budgeting, project accounting, and job costing. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents, specifications, blueprints, and architectural drawings. Strong written and oral English communication skills. Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Working Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer and a keyboard for extended periods of time on most or all workdays; the employee is also required to use a telephone throughout the workday as needed to conduct business. In addition, the individual in this job will be working under time pressure and must be able to perform under stress. They must be able to work rapidly for long periods and to communicate and interact with others. They also must be able to perform multiple concurrent tasks, read and comprehend the material they read. They must be able to write, problem solve, and they must be able to lift and move up to 20 pounds. 40+ hours per week will typically be necessary to accomplish performance objectives and to provide satisfactory job presence and/or responsiveness. Benefits Wellness incentives, such as up to $1000 HSA contributions depending upon participation. A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period. Generous vacation and sick time, accrued through the year. Tuition Reimbursement opportunities. Employee Discounts through Perks at Work. Employment Type full-time, hourly non-exempt Work Hours 40 hours per week required, with opportunity for overtime. Compensation The expected Base Hourly Range: $21 - $30.24. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Interflex Datensysteme GesmbH