[Hiring] Estimator @AMW Commercial Doors

Role Description

The Estimator is a key position in the Company responsible for providing accurate estimates of the costs of performing prospective projects. Accurate estimates are critical to evaluating the potential profitability of projects and allowing the company to maintain the work backlog at the desired level.

• Work-in offices located in Pittsburgh, PA & Nashville, TN
• Remote opportunity available for the right candidate.
• Nationwide Projects

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reading and deciphering contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Material takeoffs for commercial doors, frames, hardware, and accessories.
• Acquire factory quotes for all required material.
• Data entry into Comsense software suite.
• Accurately price material costs and generate customer quotes.
• Provide written estimates to potential customers.
• Conduct diligent follow ups on all estimates, and track results closely for marketing analysis.
• Provide detailed hand-off files to our project managers on successful bids.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in commercial door, frame, and hardware estimating highly recommended or:
• 3 years' commercial construction project estimating.
• Comsense software knowledge not required but highly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office software environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to read contract documents, including architectural drawings and specifications.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Proficient in the English language.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience as an estimator or construction manager required.
• Computer skills, including work with various estimating programs, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Current human resources and/or compensation credentials or certification preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.