POSITION SUMMARY: This individual's primary responsibility is to build quotes and estimates in order to initiate jobs for production

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the supervisor in all office tasks as instructed.
• Initiate live and preliminary estimates, quotes, and jobs in Pace and create job tickets.
• Assist in the evaluation and revision of estimates, quotes, and jobs.
• Monitor jobs through proofing and assist supervisor in the regular prioritization of tasks in the office.
• Work with the supervisor to coordinate special stock acquisition and be involved with its proper allocation.
• Work with the supervisor to coordinate with vendors for jobs requiring outside service.
• Maintain a current knowledge of active job statuses and review finished job activities and charges as required.
• Maintain a working knowledge of our vendors and communicate with them as needed.
• Under supervisor's guidance work with other departments to ensure the timely flow of work to and through vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Good understanding of the unique manufacturing details of our product line and regular projects.
• Good understanding of customer specifications, division policies and practices, as well as industry standards.
• Good understanding of plant equipment, capabilities.
• Understanding of relative local and regional vendor cababilities and strengths.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to function within several teams.
• Proficient in the use of basic office equipment and computer programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Adept at working independently or as part of a team; and make decisions in line with established guidelines.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk working on a computer.
• Ability to exercise self-discipline, maintain focus, and avoid personal distractions.
• Ability and willingness to grow and develop into additional responsibilities
• Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of all computer programs pertinent to estimating
• Competencies: Accurate, adaptable/flexible, calm and productive under pressure, strong math, analytical, and problem solving skills, able to prioritize workload, strong organizational and time management capabilities, able to work in a fast paced environment and meet changing and challenging deadlines, excellent communication skills, detail oriented, ethical, efficient, enthusiastic, good listener, team player, self-motivated.