What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Curran Recruiting?
Position Overview:
A growing manufacturer of custom architectural and fabricated products is seeking an experienced Estimator to support its sales and production operations. This position will prepare accurate pricing for non-standard and made-to-order products by reviewing technical drawings, specifications, photographs, written requests, and other project documentation.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in estimating, construction materials, metal fabrication, or manufacturing and is comfortable communicating directly with customers and internal sales teams to clarify project requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Review drawings, specifications, photographs, emails, and other documents to determine project scope and pricing requirements.
- Develop accurate and timely estimates for custom and non-standard manufactured products.
- Identify missing information, potential scope conflicts, and technical concerns before finalizing quotes.
- Communicate with customers and internal teams to obtain measurements, specifications, quantities, and other project details.
- Prepare and distribute completed proposals and pricing documentation.
- Provide technical and estimating support to sales representatives and other estimators.
- Maintain organized records of pricing assumptions, project requirements, and quote revisions.
- Work closely with manufacturing and operations teams to confirm material, labor, and production considerations.
- Assist with improving estimating processes, tools, and standards.
Qualifications
- Five or more years of estimating experience within construction, manufacturing, fabrication, architectural products, or a related industry.
- Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical project documents.
- Experience estimating custom or non-standard products.
- Understanding of material, labor, fabrication, and production costs.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence working directly with customers.
- Ability to manage multiple quote requests while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000