Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Estimator

Location : Addison, IL

Hire Type : Direct Hire

Salary : $60k-$70k/yr.

Benefits : 401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Flexible Schedule, Professional Development Opportunities

Job Duties :

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers within an assigned territory, responding to inquiries regarding pricing, product availability, order status, and technical questions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with architects, general contractors, metal fabricators, installers, landscapers, and other key stakeholders.
• Prospect and cultivate new business opportunities to drive sales growth and achieve territory goals.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and customer requirements to prepare estimates and recommend appropriate product solutions.
• Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and system requirements to support quoting and project execution.
• Coordinate with Sales Support to process orders, returns, exchanges, and shipment of samples and marketing materials.
• Provide technical guidance to customers throughout various stages of the project lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot product-related concerns and professionally resolve customer issues and claims.
• Collaborate with marketing, production, operations, and sales teams to ensure seamless communication and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in building materials, construction estimating, inside sales, business development, or a related field.
• Experience within steel and cable manufacturing, metal fabrication, fencing systems, architectural products, or related industries preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of AutoCAD experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years of construction estimating experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret project specifications, architectural drawings, and construction documents.
• Strong understanding of construction materials, system assemblies, installation practices, and applicable codes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Strong presentation, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Experience using ERP systems, CRM platforms, and customer support software.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.