Estimator III

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

About the role

The Estimator III will prepare Regular Production cost estimates for projects based on customer-supplied takeoffs as a basis for pricing quotations. This role may involve pricing from Architectural Plans and Specifications, as well as functioning as a lead Estimator, depending on experience, knowledge, ability, and department needs. The position requires a technical knowledge of manufacturing practices, material identifiers, and cost estimating procedures, and involves complex product designs where established estimating practices are more challenging.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and support workload decision-making for Estimating I and II associates in all aspects of the estimating process.
• Act as a technical resource across the organization.
• Evaluate customer request for proposal (RFP) and request for quotation (RFQ) with the ability to interpret shop drawings, including identifying custom extrusion, reinforcement needs, and performance test requirements (thermal, structural, impact, etc.).
• Evaluate and interpret Architectural Plans and Division 8 Specifications for the same criteria based on experience.
• Create formal quotes/bids and related documents.
• Price or assist in pricing complex, high-value, or high-risk projects; may lead estimating for strategic projects/accounts or large-volume customers.
• Assist with assessing cost-effectiveness of products, projects, or services by tracking actual costs relative to bids and recommend bid strategy or pricing alternates.
• Obtain quotes from outside suppliers for custom materials as required.
• Complete technical reviews, including structural reviews using available tools, and collaborate with engineering, project management, and sales for effective product solutions.
• Maintain and revise all cost data and records contingent on changing conditions, methods, and other factors.
• Prepare final estimates for management approval, including checking and reviewing the work of less senior Estimators.
• Provide expert-level pricing processes and troubleshooting for pricing configurators, including process improvements.
• Quote multiple brands based on available training and pricing programs, as needed due to department capacity limitations.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of related experience required.
• Robust business, process, and industry knowledge.
• Costing and pricing experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of Architectural Metals products and processes, or equivalent.

Skills

• High level of professionalism and self-motivation with the ability to multi-task proficiently.
• Strong organizational and technical skills, including Microsoft Office, product configurator, and ERP software.
• Experience comparing actual costs with estimates and analyzing variations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong data analysis skills.
• Sound mathematical and numeracy skills.
• Ability to review projects for adding value and optimizing costs.
• Critical thinking to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Product systems evaluation to identify performance measures and improvement actions.
• Judgment and decision-making to choose the most appropriate actions based on costs and benefits.

Work Environment

Mostly an office environment with occasional visits to the manufacturing floor (proper PPE must be worn). 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.
• Training and Career Progression.