We are working with a nation’s premier provider of architectural doors and frames, door hardware organization. They provide solutions for commercial and multi-family residential building applications. With more than forty convenient locations throughout the United States, they are uniquely positioned to provide the best entry and Door & Hardware Architecture for new construction, renovation, and upgrade projects.

The Estimator interprets Pre-Hung and running trim project scopes as set forth within contract documents i.e. plans, specifications, addenda, and other related information concerning an individual construction project. Uses computer technology and mathematical skills in the formation of the estimate. Submits estimate to client and assists with follow up procedures to close work. This particular role will be focused on bidding projects throughout the southeast as assigned by management. 

Essential Functions
• Extensive communication with builder during the bid process.
• Prepare bid packages and quotes from take-offs.
• Maintaining job changes, R.F.I.’s and correspondence.
• Provide direct support to salesmen.
• Reviews scope of work with General Contractor and/or Project Manager’s prebid
• Performs labor cost interpretation based on scope of work
• Receives constructing plans, drawings and specifications and reviews for familiarization; checks for completeness; notes bid deadlines and any special requirements
• Organizes approach to project by deciding how to separate portions of major projects into varying scopes, etc.; notes project construction schedules, if applicable
• Interprets construction specifications; where necessary, discusses interpretations with C&B salesperson, customers or the architect
• Reads building plans and identifies applicable portions with C&B involvement
• Reviews actual vs. estimated materials on completion of each project
• Enters applicable information in to C&B systems and prices job based on computer cost files
• Responsible for costing all parts and scope of work
• All other relative duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
• Estimating Experience is required
• Pre-Hung and Running Trim experience preferred! 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience or Education in estimating, plans reading is mandatory.
• Experience working in construction.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Bluebeam estimating software a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 
• Must have excellent oral communication skills and positive interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented, deadline conscience, goal driven
• Ability to handle all types of scopes of projects
• Accurate mathematical skills 

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and see. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms

Work Environment 
This job operates primarily in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May occasionally require business travel.

Qualification Requirements 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.