Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Estimator
Reports To : Branch Manager
Employment Type : Full-time
Hours : As required
Job Summary
The Estimator is responsible for gathering and analyzing information related to hollow metal, hardware, wood doors, specialties, and other products from architectural drawings in order to prepare accurate quotations and pricing.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
- Pursue the lowest possible cost while maintaining quality standards
- Request and review quotations from vendors
- Provide detailed product lists and estimates using architectural drawings
- Perform quantity take-offs, price quantities, and prepare formal quotations for general contractors bidding on projects
- Maintain up-to-date supplier price lists
- Assist with purchasing, shipment tracking, and staging when required
- Use computer programs and estimating software to prepare quotes
- Maintain and develop strong relationships with contractors and customers
- Demonstrate extensive product knowledge to recommend appropriate solutions to customers
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong hardware product knowledge and related experienceCost and budget management skillsAbility to work independently and in a team environmentExcellent organizational skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsSound understanding of the hardware, door, and building construction industryEducation and Experience
Minimum of 3 years of relevant estimating experienceProficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)Experience with Comsense and / or Avaware preferredExperience with AutoCAD considered an assetExtensive company training programs providedGeneral Organizational Requirements
Treat customers and coworkers with dignity and respect at all timesWillingness to work overtime as requiredAbility to perform other duties as needed based on organizational demandsStrong attention to detailAbility to work with minimal supervisionWillingness to travel as requiredCommitment to workplace health and safetyMaintain confidentiality of all written and verbal communicationsRepresent the company ethically, legally, and with integrity at all timesContact us : Dudu-