ESTIMATOR

Summary

The purpose of this position is to analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare estimates for products, projects, or services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews architectural plans and other data to determine material and labor requirements to produce itemized lists. May require consultation with an applications engineer.
• Prepares documents including material take-offs, estimates, quotes, quote logs, and the Scope of Work; reviews these documents with the Supervisor(s) when needed.
• Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.
• Computes cost factors and trends. Prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, scheduling work, and process improvement; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness. Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
• Analyzes completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies; provide improvement recommendation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Education/Experience/Skills

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in construction or estimating
• 1-3 years of related experience in commercial glazing, commercial construction, residential construction, building facade or architectural aluminum industry

Physical Demands

• Sometimes lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds
• Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear
• Sits and reaches with hands and arms
• Frequently stands; walks and stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls

Travel Requirements

Less than 10%

Work Environment

• Moderate noise level
• May occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts

Legal Notice

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Individuals are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at designated times and in specified environments in accordance with established safety program requirements. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. An individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Proper lifting techniques required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing job duties, individuals may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

YKK AP America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workforce. YKK AP America Inc. will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. YKK AP America Inc. participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window).

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