Estimator

About the role

Apogee Architectural Metals, a segment of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), specializes in aluminum framing, windows, storefront, curtainwall, and entrance systems. Through brands including Alumicor, EFCO, Linetec, Tubelite, and Wausau, the company delivers integrated capabilities such as design, engineering, extrusion, finishing, fabrication, and assembly across North America.

Position Summary

The Estimator I will learn fenestration products, terminology, and quoting tools to prepare Regular Production cost estimates for projects based on customer-supplied takeoffs. Assigned training work involves quoting basic systems, standard configurations with repetitive systems, or stock lengths. The role includes training with a senior estimator to understand product limitations, performance requirements, anchoring needs, manufacturing practices, material identifiers, and cost estimating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Estimating Team with data entry, quote formatting, and quote document preparation.
• Evaluates customer Request for Quotation (RFQ) to identify incomplete information or risks and escalates non-standard requests or information to an Estimator II or III mentor.
• May self-schedule workload based on requested due dates and available capacity, depending on brand and region.
• Creates formal quotes/bids and related documents for standard quotes with moderate supervision.
• Maintains and revises all quote cost data and records in response to changing conditions, methods, and other factors.
• Gains a basic understanding of aluminum extrusions, hardware, glass types, and standard system depths.
• Learns to use internal pricing tools, methods, and processes, and obtains quotes from outside suppliers for standard buyout materials as required.
• Uses available structural engineering tools to assess product requirements while learning product limitations for structural, thermal, and associated performance requirements.
• Develops competence in pricing processes and the use of pricing programs/systems, managing multiple quotes simultaneously with accuracy.
• Learns to read and interpret project specifications and architectural drawings as required for company brand pricing processes.

Requirements

• Education: 2-year technical degree or related experience preferred.
• Experience: 1–5 years of estimating or closely related manufacturing or construction experience.

Skills

• High level of professionalism.
• Self-motivated and able to multi-task proficiently.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Data analysis skills.
• Sound mathematical and numeracy skills.
• Critical thinking—using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Work Environment

Mostly an office environment with occasional visits to the manufacturing floor (proper PPE must be worn on the manufacturing floor). Occasional travel related to other sites or corporate. Must be able to lift and/or move 10 lbs.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability).
• Incentive plans.
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time).
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness program.