Material Estimator

3 weeks ago

Deer Park, United States Knight Companies Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:

Company History


Established in 2010 in Deer Park, Washington, Knight Wall Systems Inc. (“KWS”) specializes in the design and manufacture of thermally efficient rainscreen attachment systems. Driven by innovation and high performance, our technologies have set new standards for the rainscreen and cladding industries, resulting in several awards such as Environmental Building News’ “Top 10 Green Building Products,” Readers’ Choice Award from Metal Construction News magazine, and two-time recipient of Architectural Record’s Record Products designations.

 

Our success depends on attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse workforce. While meeting industry and municipal standards is important, we aim to surpass them to ensure future growth and sustainability. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that mirrors the variety within our team, clients, and communities. Embracing diverse perspectives enhances our competitiveness, innovation, and overall success. We value the unique contributions of each team member and are committed to creating a collaborative, welcoming environment where everyone’s voice is heard and valued.


The Role

 

The Material Estimator’s role encompasses addressing basic, introductory questions about product applications, availability, and limitations. Additionally, this position creates project-specific estimates by analyzing plans and information provided by the outside sales team, the engineering department, and customers. Our Material Estimators provide high quality customer service to help position the company as a leader in cladding support solutions, ultimately generating accurate estimates in a timely manner.


What You’ll Do


  • Communicates with customers, project teams and suppliers to understand project requirements, addresses questions, missing information, concerns or assumptions. Provides detailed explanations of estimates and clearly communicates assumptions to the sales team and customers.
  • Reviews all plans and specifications provided for product application and accurately formulates what is needed to complete the estimate; determines the intent of the architect or designer.
  • Analyzes and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, and project specifications to determine the scope of work, material requirements, and lead time.
  • Prepares detailed estimates for projects using estimating software and configurator from completed quantity take-offs or from customer-given quantities, meeting timelines and deadlines.
  • Ensures that accurate records and documentation are maintained from all estimates.
  • Effectively manages multiple customers, projects and quotes to fulfill demand and deadlines.
  • Tracks change orders for projects and communicates to customers and sales reps in a timely manner.
  • Maintains backlog of estimate requests from customers and sales reps using Epicor software. Ensures timely completion.
  • Prepares electronic quantity take offs for the appropriate product from supplied drawings and specifications using Bluebeam software.


Your Experience


  • Degree in Architectural Technology, Construction Management, Engineering or similar field, or 2 years’ experience in Construction Estimating or a combination of experience and education.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be task oriented with organizational skills in order to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong desire to meet or exceed customer expectations.
  • Prior experience working in construction or manufacturing industry, preferred.


Additional Requirements

  • Must be able to pass pre-employment checks including a Drug Screen and Criminal Background.
  • Knight Wall Systems is a drug free workplace, and all employees are considered to be in “safety sensitive” positions. All employees will be tested for controlled substances, including cannabis.


Benefits


  • Paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policies for employees
  • Voluntary plans (health savings account, flexible spending account, long term disability, buy up life insurance, dependent plans)
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays and paid sick leave
  • Onsite gym
  • Training and professional development classes
  • Fully equipped breakrooms with snacks and Keurig coffee
  • Fun monthly employee events 
  • And much more


Candidate Accommodations
If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please notify Human Resources: hr@knightwallsystems.com.


Knight Wall Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture.  KWS does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.

 

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