What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Chief?
Process quote requests and provide costs to the customer in a timely and accurate manner. They are responsible for confirming all products to be supplied by Chief.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assess and establish the construction approach for each project.
- Create accurate quote confirmation that defines what we are supplying.
- Process building estimates and components in an accurate and timely manner.
- Maintain quote backlog, work at fast pace and help others when possible.
- Able to read architectural plan and specifications.
- Understand Chief Building’s product line and how to apply it into project quote.
- Review the Customer sketches verses the Quote Request form and question/clarify variances that may occur.
- Ability to create special pricing for conditions that are not covered by our standard pricing programs.
- Help the Builders or District Managers with preliminary project layout to lead them towards the most economical and efficient design.
- Working knowledge of design programs to get best pricing.
- Process change order pricing in a timely manner.
Education:
- High School Diploma, or GED, required.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction, or related, preferred.
The Company:
Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.
A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of construction solutions for customers located throughout the United State since 1966. Specific applications include manufacturing, commercial, community and agricultural buildings. Each structure is designed to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Grand Island, Nebraska, Rensselaer, Indiana and Lancaster, South Carolina.
Our Benefits:
This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including
- Paid vacation/time off
- 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Financial wellness coaching
- Employee assistance program
- Paid holidays (8)
- Employee discounts
- Education assistance
- And much more.