Estimator

Kingspan Light Air is an award-winning innovator of high-performance daylighting and ventilation solutions for building envelopes. Our translucent walls, skylights, canopies, and smoke vents are engineered to optimize the role that natural light and air play in the design of buildings and the health and well-being of its occupants.

The Project Estimator works closely with the commercial construction sales team on a daily basis to support the quoting process. They provide in-depth estimates from architectural drawings, online plans, project design documents, and customer take-offs for the comprehensive line of custom skylights, canopies, vertical wall panels, translucent polycarbonate/FRP systems, and dynamic intelligent daylighting products.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate project estimation during the bid stage for complete translucent systems.
• Advise sales representatives, customers, and general contractors on complex skylight, daylighting, and wall panel projects.
• Estimate projects using in-house programs and Excel spreadsheets, using take-offs from customers and following specification and architectural drawings.
• Review and revise estimated projects as needed.
• Study specifications, determine optimal products for requirements, and apply this knowledge to estimates.
• Write detailed quote proposals and communicate with customers, representatives, and internal departments.
• Coordinate outside source pricing that applies to the estimate.
• Work within a team environment, collaborating with management, sales, and engineering.
• Enter sales orders into the business system.
• Transition sold projects to the project management group by filling out order analysis sheets.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Regularly review procedures to maintain the highest level of productivity in the department, considering cross-functional processes within the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Ability to interpret blueprints, architectural, and structural drawings.
• Develop extensive knowledge about the company's materials, production processes, departmental procedures, and product line features and benefits.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize work, coordinate activities simultaneously, and meet quote deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of math aptitude (including trigonometry) and analytical skills.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to function effectively in a team setting.
• Proficient in computer software, including MS Word, MS Excel, and the ability to operate office equipment such as a personal computer, calculator, and copy machine.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with customers, co-workers, and business contacts.
• 1-5 years of experience as an estimator in Architectural Custom Skylights, Curtain Wall, Metal Structures, Glazing, Ornamental Metal, Metal Panels, or Building Envelope products.

At Kingspan, we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions. Kingspan is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative-action employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wausau, WI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29 - $35