Overview: The Estimator will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data to evaluate the money, materials, labor and time required for company processes. This role will communicate with internal personnel and suppliers to define processes and costs of new opportunities. Estimators communicate directly with customers to confirm specifications and share quotes.
Essential Responsibilities:
Analyzing documents, blueprints and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the assigned project.Preparing material estimates and cost estimates for the products and services.Create labor estimates for assigned projectsDeveloping and maintaining a collaborative relationship with company vendors, contractors and internal team members.Will review and prepare bid data for projects.Presenting prepared estimates to leaders.Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or proven job experience in related role.Must be knowledgeable in metal fabrication and weld processes.Ability to read and interpret technical documents (such as blueprints). Effective writing skills; ability to develop and write reports.Possess and demonstrates excellent customer service skills.Strong working knowledge of Microsoft products, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.Strong analytical and math skills to interpret and analyze numerical data effectively.Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.Ability to multi-task and function in a fast-paced work environment.Self-directed and able to prioritize responsibilities.Proven self-starter with strong initiative and drive to achieve results autonomously. Detail oriented with an appreciation for deadlines and time management.Enthusiastic attitude with good listening skills.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job hazards are typical of an office environment.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Customer contact may result in stressful situations.
Must be able to go from phone call to phone call quickly and efficiently.
Work is primarily sedentary in nature. Some physical requirements include sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, twisting, lifting, grasping, etc.
EEO Policy: FORCE America, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Location: 12901 Jim Dhamer Dr, Huntley, IL 60142