What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Bell Lumber & Pole Company?
Our Estimators collect all pertinent data for quoting and order placement for Bell Structural Solutions, the arm of our company who specializes in engineered laminated wood structures customized for
electrical utilities, telecom and other equipment.
You will be responsible for utilizing order specifications and software to prepare timely and accurate estimates of raw materials needed to complete projects. You are an important voice to and from the customer on changes and necessary paperwork, as well as customer service relations.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Maintain strong relationships with our customers and vendors,
- Create accurate estimates for simple to moderate quotes/orders including pricing, acknowledgements, details, and amendments,
- Ensure completeness, clarity, and accuracy of all estimates, quotes and order specifications,
- Use your sound judgement and company resources to analyze, resolve and provide answers to customer issues and questions,
- Respond timely to customer, staff and vendor requests and inquiries,
- Track sales data via our CRM,
- Performs any other inside sales-related assignments.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school or equivalent
Experience: 1 years of experience in estimating, designing/drafting or related role; 1-2 years’ experience in a customer service or inside sales role preferred.
SKILLS BASED REQUIREMENTS:
- Associates degree preferred.
- Previous estimating experience in the construction industry preferred.
- Reading and understanding blueprints.
- AutoCAD experience a plus.
- Strong communication, people skills, and ability to multitask.
- Team player with the ability to work independently with a sense of urgency and ownership.
- Organized with good attention to detail.
- Must be comfortable with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with CRM systems preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
To perform the duties of this job, the employee is required to use the computer for extended periods of time in a sitting or standing position. Ability to work under time constraints and ability to work in a face paced work environment. When visiting a plant, the employee will need to be able to be on their feet for an extended period. Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving products, minimum of 25 lbs. Exposure to varying types of climates. Outside environment can be dusty & noisy. Equipment & treated lumber may emit fumes. Moderate travel required.
Bell Lumber & Pole Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and we fully comply with all such applicable employment laws and regulations. If needed, accommodations may be possible.
This position can be located in our New Brighton, MN or our Albert Lea, MN locations.
Occasional travel may be required.
BELL LUMBER & POLE
Over its 100 year history, Bell Lumber & Pole Co. along with its family of businesses (Bell Timber Inc, Bell Structural Systems, Alamco Wood Products) has built an incredibly strong reputation for excellence and is one of the largest producers of high-quality renewable wood poles for utility companies throughout North America and abroad. Bell has become a key partner to the expansion of our power grid to empower the move toward sustainable energy use. Bell is also a leading manufacturer of carbon positive mass timber architectural and structural beams for commercial and industrial applications. Bell Lumber and Pole is present in multiple states throughout the US and employs over 270 employees across 9 locations.
Since 1909, the Bell family has been committed to taking care of customers, the environment, and the communities in which we serve. This position is being created to help us advance our commitment to sustainable practices by optimizing our use of renewable materials while reducing the carbon footprint of our operations and that of our customer’s.
For the Bell family of companies, our mission statement is something that captures the heart of our employees at every level. We work hard so that the profit of the company is used: TO RADICALLY LOVE AND INFLUENCE LIVES. This mission is lived out internally through our values-driven workplace and externally through our passion for giving back and serving communities both near and far.
Salary: Negotiated based on experience.
In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (with HRA and FSA)
- 401(k) with company match
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance and employee/community hardship programs
Bell Lumber & Pole is an equal opportunity employer.
Bell Lumber & Pole is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Bell makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 651-203-2719 or send an e-mail to HRTeam@blpole.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
For additional detail, you can read through our EEO Policy.
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