Estimator Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About Press Glass

Press Glass is a leading manufacturer of architectural glass products used in major commercial construction projects and landmark buildings. Our work plays an important role in creating modern, high-quality buildings across the country.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OR SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Estimator Coordinator evaluates specifications in order to estimate yields for a broad range of client projects. This individual should be good in mathematics and proficient in using computer applications along with effective communication capabilities and strong organizational skills.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Reviews project documents/spec sheets and architectural and technical drawings. 
• Estimates material required to complete the project.
• Confers with sales, scheduling and engineering teams, customers, and vendors to resolve issues, determine lead time and/or project requirements.
• Calculates material costs based on analysis of project specifications raw material yield.
• Prepares a complete and accurate cost estimate for the project using the PressQuotes tool and MS Excel.
• Records calculations into database (PressQuotes tool).
• Secures material price for projects with vendors and purchasing team. 
• Consults with Quality and Technical Support Engineers to determine production capabilities for the project. 
• Prepares customer proposal (estimate).
• Negotiates and makes decisions about markups levels and consults with Estimating Manager as necessary. 
• Completes reports as assigned. 
• Performs additional assignments per the Manager’s direction.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATIONAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma required; additional education and/or experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) with the ability to quickly learn new systems. 
• Excellent mathematical skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with a good command of the English language
• Attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
• Ability to work under time pressure. 
• Ready for business trips.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires regular sitting, reaching walking, talking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling and keyboarding.
• May occasionally lift/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Includes close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and color vision with ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of the job.
• Noise levels are usually moderate.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and work level being performed by individuals assigned to this position; It is not an all-inclusive list of duties. Press Glass, Inc. reserves the right to cross-train between departments to meet the ongoing needs of the company. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities/departments from time-to-time as needed.  

Press Glass Inc. offers a competitive benefits package 

Press Glass is not accepting unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters for this position.