Estimator I Install Indirect

PURPOSEAnalyzes blueprints and other documentation to develop a materials list and cost estimate which give a reasonably accurate account of material costs to the sales department and customers. These estimates are used by sales for bidding purposes; to confirm construction and labor costs on contract jobs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESReceives information from the sales representative or customer on what materials are required in pricing a blueprints drawings & selections sheets to understand specific details and/or any errors/issues. Resolves these issues with Project Manager and/or the packaged estimating software (e.g. DQ2000 Estimating and Quote System) determines the linear and square footage to build wall structures and components such as headers for doors beams floor joists etc. Assists sales department in supplying information on materials such as availability substitutions and new materials. Maintains current up-to-date pricing how to maximize the use of stock cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as preparing bids selecting vendors or subcontractors and determining cost with clients vendors or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. May help advise contractors on engineering issues such as how to reduce construction costs on the duties as RESPONSIBILITIESThis job has no supervisory REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Associate degree in construction technology from two-year college or technical school preferred. Must have prior (2-3 years) experience within the building construction industry. COMPETENCIESAbility to read and interpret documents such as blueprints and computer manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers or team members. Must practice good to calculate figures and amounts such as linear and square feet proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized to two years related Windows Microsoft Office experience and/or training. Must have ability to be trained on estimating software. Digitized software experience position impacts the sales department special projects and manufacturing. It influences the companys ability to compete successfully in bidding for new jobs by accurately pricing materials. It also influences the efficiency of the production lines by providing accurate information regarding ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITYThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential to typical office required to sit use hands to finger handle or work on the computer and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust focus.