PROJECT ESTIMATOR
About the role
Our company culture is built upon YKK’s philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS™. We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return. Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities. We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work. By providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship.
The purpose of this position is to analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare cost recaps and estimates for products, projects, or services.
Travel: No travel is required for this position.
Responsibilities
- Reviews data to determine material take-off requirements and prepares itemized lists
- Computes cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness
- 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
Supervisory responsibilities: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in construction