Estimator II

Estimator is responsible for providing direct pricing support to internal and external customers on design/build and publicly bid projects using the most current pricing available. They will also be providing support to their supervisor in ensuring estimates are being done in accordance with the high standards of the organization.

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares estimates from information received such as contract drawings, specifications, and addendums using in-house pricing software, supplemental design and pricing programs and information obtained from 3rd party vendors
• Identifies exclusions, discrepancies, missing information and obtains clarification and qualifies the quotation (through Project Notes) based on that information
• Provides adds, deducts, or alternates as requested to estimates that require special pricing beyond the current capabilities of the pricing software
• Evaluates customer provided information for cost effective solutions (value engineering)
• Ensures the use of the most current pricing information when preparing the estimate
• Communicates with Builders, Sales, Customer Service and Engineering regarding any clarification of scope/design intent that the Estimator was involved in
• Provides detailed consultation to Builders, Field Sales and Estimators regarding building codes, complex framing scenarios and non-standard geometries
• Involved in a mentor relationship with a more junior Estimator
• Self performs and/or checks complex estimates with little guidance
• Other duties and responsibilities as required

Relationships:

• Reports to Multi-Family Sales
• Maintains relations with the Builder Network, Field Sales force and downstream departments

Qualifications/Skills:

• Good mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple workflows simultaneously
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines for completion
• Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal methods
• Ability to review and interpret project specifications
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Exhibit proficiency in use of in-house pricing programs and procedures
• Must be computer proficient, particularly in Takeoff / Estimating Software and Excel
• Must be detail and customer service oriented
• AutoCAD experience preferred
• Must be comfortable on the phone with customers and Field Sales
• Basic understanding of advanced design considerations
• Advanced knowledge of windows, doors and other adjacent Cornerstone products

Education/Additional Information:

Minimum 4 years of PEMB experience (Cornerstone preferred)

Windows experience required

High school diploma is required. Associates degree in related field preferred

Work related travel would typically be less than 3 times per year