The Estimator supports the Panelization/Facades business by providing detailed material takeoffs, project estimates, and technical details for client inquiries.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: List the job's essential functions or key responsibilities from most important or time-consuming to least (daily, weekly, monthly, annually or another regular/irregular interval)   

·      Develop and implement processes for estimating, on-screen material takeoff, and scope reviews to provide added value to the extended sales team and client base.

·      Follow standard operating procedures for project estimating and manufacturing process development.

·      Prepare all aspects of an estimate including interpreting specifications and architectural drawings, understanding addendums, RFIs, and all other related documents that pertain to the project for bidding purposes.

·      Interpret the construction schedule for materials to be installed.

·      Compute overall costs associated with the project (field labor, fabrication)

·      Create and maintain a database for all projects to include all job cost estimate breakdown documentation provided to the project coordination team.

·      Assist in the development of written text/illustrations for catalog and installation or design support literature for new product launches.

·      Convert AutoCAD documents to PDF, GIF, JPEG, EPS, WMF, and other file formats.