Estimator (Desert Aire/Mattawa, WA)
$32.00 to 35.00 per hour. Monday – Friday On-Site
This position is responsible for cost calculations to determine how much it will cost complete a project or provide products and services for the manufacture of doors, cabinets and millwork.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES
-Read and interpret architectural blueprints for information pertaining to cabinet layout
and design.
-Scale drawings and prepare material take-offs for accurate bidding and pricing.
-Assist with creation of technical reports, subcontracts, purchase orders, project
updates, and proposals.
-Help to identify and resolve deviations from proposals, including scope and
specifications.
-Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, and Operations to ensure all costs are captured.
-Preparing and submitting quotations and details of costs for work to be done
-Maintain consistent and dependable attendance, recognizing that this role requires exceptional
dedication to demanding hours and the flexibility to accommodate dynamic schedules.
-Assisting with bids for new contracts and supporting the activities of buyer.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
-High School Diploma or GED.
-Associate Degree in Technical discipline
-Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
-Demonstrated ability to read and interpret customer drawings and specifications.
-Must possess working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word. Bluebeam,
AutoCAD, CRM software experience is a bonus.
-Knowledge of the commercial construction industry.
-Basic understanding of accounting and project management concepts.
-Technical knowledge of construction of doors and cabinetry is highly desirable.
-Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment.
-Task and detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
-Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
-Honesty and Integrity.
-Collaborates and influences appropriately.
-Knowledge of cabinet making helpful but not mandatory.
-Knowledge of woodworking materials.
-Ability to meet deadlines and milestones.
-Good written and professional verbal communication skills.
-Honesty and integrity,
-Able to exercise good judgment.
-Regular attendance.
-A sense of urgency and a passion for customer and company satisfaction
-Ability to understand read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-Use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk and hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, particularly reading that
may be very fine print.
-The employee may occasionally lift and/or move > 30 lbs.
-Sitting 6-8 hours per day. There is the option to stand while working.
