Experienced estimator sought to price/sell premium grade architectural commercial woodwork projects

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Quantity takeoffs and pricing from architectural drawings
• Submit RFIs for clarification
• Collaborate with vendors and shop to determine costs
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships while maintain database of vendor pricing
• Compute cost estimates for materials, subcontracted work, production and install in proprietary custom program.
• Correspondence and submittal of bids as well as follow-up
• Bid reviews as required. 
• Work closely with project management, purchasing, and production to make sure scope of work being produced is what was sold.
• May perform other tasks as required or directed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company guidelines, policies and procedures, and applicable laws. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

• Experience with estimating Architectural Millwork required.
• Read and understand architectural drawings- be able to perform material and labor takeoffs and pricing
• Competitive personality- someone who wants to compete and win!
• Computer literate- takeoffs and pricing are done in a custom software package Microsoft office literate especially in Excel with working knowledge of CAD preferred.
• Hands on experience in architectural woodwork fabrication is a plus
• Knowledge/Skills:
• Excellent blueprint reading skills specifically architectural & interiors
• Experience in CSI Division 6 Architectural Woodwork
• Practical knowledge of cabinetry and joinery
• Creative thinking to value engineer projects in the pricing stage
• Solid math skills
• Proficient in English
• Self-driven organizational and time management skills
• Benefits include- vacation, holidays, medical/dental/Vision coverage, disability, Life Ins and 401k.
• Salary based on experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit at computer monitor for extended periods throughout the day.
• Must possess the ability to stand for extended periods of time; to reach with hands and arms; to move among and between  offices; to handle mail and documents; to sit, stoop, kneel and crouch; to lift and move up to 10 pounds; to see well enough to discern differences in quality of documents and files.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• General working conditions
• Office environment
• May have to meet tight deadlines

OUR BENEFITS

• Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
• 401(k) Plan with company matching