Building Cost Estimator

Chief Buildings•Grand Island, NE

16d

About The Position

Chief Buildings is currently seeking a Building Cost Estimator to join the Chief team. This position will be responsible for processing quote requests and provide costs to the customer in a timely and accurate manner. They are responsible for confirming all products to be supplied by Chief. A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of metal buildings including multi-story offices, churches and schools, as well as buildings for retail businesses and industrial use since 1966. Every building is customized to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Nebraska, Indiana, and South Carolina. Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or GED, required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Construction Management, or Engineering preferred.
Metal Building experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess and establish the construction approach for each project.
Create accurate quote confirmation that defines what we are supplying.
Process building estimates and components in an accurate and timely manner.
Maintain quote backlog, work at fast pace and help others when possible.
Able to read architectural plan and specifications.
Understand Chief Building’s product line and how to apply it into project quote.
Review the Customer sketches verses the Quote Request form and question/clarify variances that may occur.
Ability to create special pricing for conditions that are not covered by our standard pricing programs.
Help the Builders or District Managers with preliminary project layout to lead them towards the most economical and efficient design.
Working knowledge of design programs to get best pricing.
Process changes order pricing in a timely manner.