What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Foley Products Company?
Position Summary:
Duties include, but are not limited to, tracking projects that are bidding, analyzing bid documents, preparing accurate cost estimates, writing proposal notes and qualifications that are job specific, submitting cost estimates to sales for bidding in a timely manner. This position assists the sales function for a seamless customer experience.
Essential Job Functions/Duties:
- Communicate with sales to provide an accurate material quote
- Perform comprehensive product takeoffs
- Obtain bids from vendors as required for specific elements of a project.
- Create project material proposals for distribution to customers by the Sales team
- Develop extensive knowledge of products and manufacturing methods
- Develop customer proposals for review by sales
- Develop knowledge of company manufactured products to be able to answer customer/sales questions regarding product information and pricing - become a product expert
- Provide sales pricing support as required
Required Qualifications:
- 1 years’ experience in the construction, precast industry, or relative industry
- 1 years’ experience in manufacturing
- Working knowledge of job lead services, Dodge, CMD, etc.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans / blueprints, details, bid documents, etc.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Expertise with analytic tools, such as spreadsheets and database managers
- Working knowledge of ERP/Inventory Control Software, preferably Titan or StackIt
- Familiarity with analyzing requirement data/documents to develop material and cost estimates for large projects
Education and Certifications:
- BS degree in Drafting or Mathematics
Critical Skills:
- Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management and organizations skills
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work well in a Team Environment
- Proficiency in mathematics, drafting and/or data analysis
