Buildings Estimator
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Job Description
The purpose of this document is to define the duties and accountabilities for the Estimator I Estimator II and Estimator III positions. Estimator is responsible for providing direct pricing support to internal and external customers on design/build and publicly bid projects using the most current pricing available. They will also be supported in ensuring estimates are being done in accordance with the high standards of the organization.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Prepares estimates from information received such as contract drawings specifications and addendums using in-house pricing software supplemental design and pricing programs and information obtained from vendors.
Identifies exclusions discrepancies missing information and obtains clarification and qualifies the quotation based on that information.
Provides adds deducts or alternates as requested to estimates that require special pricing beyond the current capabilities of the pricing software.
Ensures the use of the most current pricing information when preparing the estimate.
Builds and maintains Builder/Vendor relationships.
Communicates with Builders Sales Customer Service and Engineering regarding any clarification of scope/design intent that the Estimator was involved in.
Provides training to Builder Network and Field Sales on proper use of inhouse pricing tool.
Manages and prioritizes multiple workflows simultaneously.
Continually improve productivity accuracy and ability.
Understand the role in the overall system and be willing to step outside that role when required.
Reports to Estimating Manager.
Work related travel would typically be less than 2 times per year
Qualifications :
Estimator I
Good mathematical and analytical skills.
Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal methods.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
Must be comfortable on the phone with customers and Field Sales.
Must be detail and customer service oriented.
CAD experience preferred.
Must be computer proficient and exhibit competency using in-house pricing programs and Excel.
Basic PEMB knowledge in product offerings and design considerations
High school diploma is required. Associates degree in related field preferred.
Typically 2-years metal building experience or related field.
Estimator II
Evaluates customer provided information for cost effective solutions (value engineering).
Self performs and/or checks complex estimates with little guidance.
Advanced PEMB knowledge in product offerings design considerations and in-house pricing programs
Basic working knowledge in design tools/procedures
Typically 4-years metal building experience or related field
Train and mentor less experienced Estimators
Estimator III
Exhibits near mastery of PEMB knowledge in product offerings design considerations and in-house pricing programs
Advanced working knowledge in design tools/procedures
Provide supervision in the absence of Estimating Manager and provide technical support for Estimating staff.
Typically 10-years metal building experience or related field
ADA Job Requirements
Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employees performance due to physical mental or emotional disability.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO paid holidays FSA life insurance LTD STD 401k EAP discount programs tuition reimbursement training and professional development.
*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30 hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement please contact Human Resources at or If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please contact Human Resources at or This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability will not receive a response.
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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Notice of Recruitment Fraud
We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brands name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for some cases job-seekers are being contacted directly both by phone and other instances these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Remote
