Estimator II - ( 2400058 )

Description

CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES, INC.

Founded in 1948, Construction Specialties (CS) is a specialty building products manufacturer. CS provides solutions to building challenges that architects, designers, building owners, facility managers, and contractors face every day. Since inventing the first extruded louver, CS has become a global leader in all our product categories. Our products are a part of some of the most iconic buildings around the world–from the world’s tallest tower, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, to the Oculus at the World Trade Center Transit Hub in Manhattan. If you want to work in an inspiring atmosphere and collaborate with customers and colleagues to solve challenges, we're the right place for you. CS: People. Buildings. Better.

Equal opportunity is not only the law but is the basis of how we ensure that our workplace fosters an environment of fairness, equality, and respect. It is the policy of Construction Specialties to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Interprets product requirements from takeoffs, specifications, architectural drawings and verbal/written requests to create sales quotations. Corresponds with field representatives, architects, subcontractors/contractors and internal personnel in preparation of sales quotations in an office environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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, including but not necessarily limited to the following:

• Interprets customer product requirements from takeoffs, architectural drawings and verbal or written specifications. Provides specifications to Drafting Department.

• Corresponds with sales representatives, architects and contractors to obtain missing information and recommend change or substitution to improve cost, delivery or product.

• Works from drawings, bid forms and verbal or written request to prepare complete and informational cost estimates and price quotations.

• Interacts with sales reps and internal personnel to provide accurate bidding

• Assists in providing details for order entry, drafting, production and layout of orders received.

• Provides technical product support to designers and customers as related to the quotes.

• Performs other related work for completion of job history and order file.

• Ensures conformance to all aspects of the ISO 14001 standard and Construction Specialties’ Environmental Management System (EMS), including its environmental policy while performing job functions that may have a significant impact on the environment.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

• Reports directly to the department supervisor.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION: (Minimum Education and/or Experience required)

• Associate degree and/or 1-3 years of related construction industry experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge in reading/interpreting architectural drawings and specifications

• Knowledge in design basics, construction documents and fabrication methods preferred

• Architectural drafting background or related material take‑off experience helpful

• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload and schedule effectively

• Communication skills necessary to work effectively with both internal and external customers including contractors, sales reps, and manufacturing personnel

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks

• Strong organizational skills

• Detail-oriented

• Knowledge of CRM/Salesforce a plus

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• None

Primary Location : US-PA-Hughesville

: Pre Sales

Travel : No

Employee Type: : Full-Time Regular

Req ID: 2400058