About Press Glass
Press Glass is a leading manufacturer of architectural glass products used in major commercial construction projects and landmark buildings. Our work plays an important role in creating modern, high-quality buildings across the country.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OR SUMMARY
Under general supervision, the Estimator Coordinator evaluates specifications in order to estimate yields for a broad range of client projects. This individual should be good in mathematics and proficient in using computer applications along with effective communication capabilities and strong organizational skills.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Reviews project documents/spec sheets and architectural and technical drawings.
- Estimates material required to complete the project.
- Confers with sales, scheduling and engineering teams, customers, and vendors to resolve issues, determine lead time and/or project requirements.
- Calculates material costs based on analysis of project specifications raw material yield.
- Prepares a complete and accurate cost estimate for the project using the PressQuotes tool and MS Excel.
- Records calculations into database (PressQuotes tool).
- Secures material price for projects with vendors and purchasing team.
- Consults with Quality and Technical Support Engineers to determine production capabilities for the project.
- Prepares customer proposal (estimate).
- Negotiates and makes decisions about markups levels and consults with Estimating Manager as necessary.
- Completes reports as assigned.
- Performs additional assignments per the Manager’s direction.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATIONAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma required; additional education and/or experience is a plus.
- Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
- Excellent mathematical skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Communicate verbally and in writing with a good command of the English language
- Attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
- Ability to work under time pressure.
- Ready for business trips.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Requires regular sitting, reaching walking, talking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling and keyboarding.
- May occasionally lift/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Includes close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and color vision with ability to adjust focus.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of the job.
- Noise levels are usually moderate.
NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and work level being performed by individuals assigned to this position; It is not an all-inclusive list of duties. Press Glass, Inc. reserves the right to cross-train between departments to meet the ongoing needs of the company. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities/departments from time-to-time as needed.
Press Glass Inc. offers a competitive benefits package
Press Glass is not accepting unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters for this position.