What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator 1 (Westbrook) position at oldcastlebuildingenvelope?
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What You’ll Get to Do
The Estimator 1 is focused on providing detailed estimates to our customers in a timely manner. Regularly work from architectural drawings and specifications, shop drawings or elevation take-offs and reports to the Estimating Supervisor. This role is perfect for an individual who is organized, a self-starter with the ability to handle multiple projects, and prioritize workload. A vital member of the Estimating Department, this is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader. This role will be working on-site in Westbrook, ME.
Job responsibilities include:
- Evaluate bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that the required data is obtained to successfully bid and win the project. Estimators must aggressively follow-up with subcontractors to ensure that bids are received. Estimators also work with the Project Management teams to follow-up on bids and budgets to close the business.
- Create stock length cost proposals for customers based on elevation take-offs, using our price book and computer software
- Provide detailed estimates to our customers in a timely manner. Work from architectural drawings and specifications, shop drawings or elevation take-offs
- Follow up on estimates and provide feedback concerning market pricing levels
- Achieve acceptable sales and margin levels. Monitor actual vs. estimated costs and work with leadership to adjust standards accordingly
- Provide consultation, coordination, and assistance to our clients, sales group, and internal personnel
- Maintain detailed and organized records of bid documents, correspondence, and other project specific information
What We Are Looking For
- Minimum of 3 years prior experience estimating mid-size and larger glazing projects from architectural drawings and specifications
- Ability to read, interpret, & understand architectural drawings and specifications and provide detailed take offs and estimates that incorporate different building envelope solutions
- Experience using computer software estimating programs to prepare estimates of aluminum glazing systems & their applications
- Strong understanding of metal systems and other infill options as well as their applications
- Strong geometry & math skills
- Organized, self-starter with the ability to handle numerous projects, phones, prioritize workload and work with minimal supervision
- Must be able to communicate effectively & maintain professional conduct; excellent written & verbal communication skills
What OBE Offers You
- Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
- Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
- Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
- Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
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