Estimator

Location: Ridgeway, VA

Type of position: full-time

Estimator

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OR SUMMARY:

Estimators evaluate specifications in order to prepare quotes for for a broad range of commercial glass projects. This individual should be good in mathematics and proficient in using computer applications along with effective communication capabilities and strong organizational skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews project documents/spec sheets and architectural and technical drawings.
• Estimates material required to complete the project.
• Confers with sales, scheduling and engineers team, customers and vendors to resolve issues, determine lead time and/or project requirements.
• Calculates material costs based on analysis of project specifications raw material yield.
• Prepares a complete and accurate cost estimate for the project using FeneVision and MS Excel.
• Secures material price for projects with vendors and purchasing team.
• Consults with Quality and Technical Support Engineers to determine production capabilities for the project.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATIONAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

• Very good mathematical skills to calculate price for glass project.
• Proficiency in MS Excel with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Attention to detail with analytical and problem‐solving skills.
• Experience in estimating, project managing, customer service or supply chain is a plus. 
• Very strong customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
• Great team player. 
• High School Diploma required; additional education is a plus.

Join our team and move up within company!

• Group insurance after 1 month from starting day. 
• Life insurance covered by PRESS GLASS
• 401K Retirement Plan with company match after 6 months of employment. 
• 8 Paid Holidays 
• Paid Time Off - up to 80 hours within first year, after one year additional 40 hours.
• Growth opportunity  - start as an Operator Assistant and move up within company. More then 50% of Production Supervisors were promoted within the company.
• Great atmosphere - we believe in teamwork and help each other.
• Advanced technology - you will be trained on new machines with automated modules in the outstanding factory.
• Appreciations events for all employees!

 WE OFFER:

Equal Opportunity Employer
PRESS GLASS Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

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• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.