Door Systems Estimator

About the Role

The Negwer Door Systems Estimator, under the supervision of the NDS General Manager, accurately calculates the total costs associated with a project or the development of a new product.

Responsibilities

• Supports NDS Inside Sales during the process of quoting sales pricing to customers by providing accurate measurements and assessments for labor/materials.
• Provides installation solutions that match customer's expectations.
• Adapts product specifications to installation requirements, utilizing a thorough knowledge of all NDS products.
• Recognizes situations that would impact customer expectations, job costs and/or code performance and provides solutions.
• Manages assigned work schedules and work orders; sets priorities and schedules appointments with customers.
• Keeps Team Members (NDS Project Managers, NDS Inside Sales) informed as needed.
• Provides accurate measurements and documentation of job-related circumstances.
• Keeps current on product and installation process changes.
• Conducts bid takeoffs and proposal preparations.
• Manages budgets, estimates, and timelines.
• Reviews bids offered by subcontractors in order to choose the most cost-effective option.
• Prepares data associated with either producing a new product or improving the design of an existing product.
• Forecasts the production costs within a given timetable.
• Performs other necessary functions as assigned.

A flexible/non-traditional schedule may be required, and some travel.

Requirements

Necessary Knowledge

• 3-5 years related experience in frame, door and hardware estimation, or related field.
• Some college education preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Comfortable with learning and using new technologies.
• Sufficient experience with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Minimum 3 years experience of division 08 experience required.

Interpersonal

• A positive attitude and the ability to maintain professional, long-term co-worker, customer, vendor, and business relationships.
• Service-oriented and a dedication to win customers 'for life'.
• Strong professional verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work effectively across all levels of management.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks, simultaneous projects, and conflicting deadlines.
• An innovative approach to resolving problems and delivering results.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.