What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator Trainee position at The Cook & Boardman Group, LLC?
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The Estimator Trainee is an introductory role where you learn and become familiar with interpreting total opening requirements as set forth within contract documents, i.e. plans, specifications, addenda, and other related information concerning an individual construction project. Uses computer technology and mathematical skills in the formation of the estimate.
Essential Functions
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this role, the employee will regularly communicate verbally and in writing, and must be able to see and hear in a typical office setting. The role frequently involves sitting, walking, standing, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with arms and hands.
Work Environment
This position operates primarily in a professional office environment. It routinely involves the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, and filing systems. Occasional business travel may be required.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for success in the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Cook & Boardman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Join The Cook & Boardman Group, the nation’s leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services.
At The Cook & Boardman Group, trust and communication are the foundation of how we work. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career has room to grow. Whether you're a problem-solver, innovator, or passionate about service, you’ll thrive here.
Why Work With Us?
We’re committed to your success, personally and professionally. You’ll have access to:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
- Career Growth: You’ll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to C&B University, our in-house development program.
- Supportive Culture: Innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.
The Estimator Trainee is an introductory role where you learn and become familiar with interpreting total opening requirements as set forth within contract documents, i.e. plans, specifications, addenda, and other related information concerning an individual construction project. Uses computer technology and mathematical skills in the formation of the estimate.
Essential Functions
- Assists other Estimators during the hard bid processes
- Learns to review scope of work and perform labor cost interpretation based on scope of work
- Receives constructing plans, drawings and specifications and reviews for familiarization; checks for completeness; notes bid deadlines and any special requirements
- Learns how to separate portions of major projects and to identify a typical opening or hardware set; notes project construction schedules, if applicable
- Learns to interpret construction specifications
- Reads building plans and learns to identify applicable portions with Cook & Boardman involvement
- Summarizes door opening and other applicable portions of plans by type
- Enters applicable information into computer system and prices job based on computer cost files
- Will learn how to complete Door & Hardware take offs
- Will learn door, frame and hardware applications as they relate to UL, fired code, building code, ADA, life safety and other restrictions that relate to the general commercial construction industry
- All other duties as assigned
- Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred
- Functional working knowledge of computers, proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Accurate mathematical skills
- Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen
- Blue print/plan reading
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and positive interpersonal skills
- Detail oriented, deadline conscience, goal driven
- Winning attitude
- Effective time management and strong organizational skills
- Self-motivated and proactive
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this role, the employee will regularly communicate verbally and in writing, and must be able to see and hear in a typical office setting. The role frequently involves sitting, walking, standing, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with arms and hands.
Work Environment
This position operates primarily in a professional office environment. It routinely involves the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, and filing systems. Occasional business travel may be required.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for success in the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Cook & Boardman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
