Director of Estimation

IDEAL IMAGE INC • Englewood, OH

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About The Position

Position Summary The Estimator directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering project within area of assigned responsibility by performing the following duties. The head of this department will also be responsible for prototyping or managing special custom projects. These can vary in size depending on need, from one unit to a facility. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Requirements

• Knowledge of cabinetry construction.
• Knowledge of AUTO CAD.
• Associate degree, or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of the two.
• Proficient in Microsoft office products.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence both in email format, and Word/Excel as needed.
• Ability to speak accurately and effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must always display professionalism as a representative of the company while engaging with vendors, and all other outside contacts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, materials, projects, or services to decide whether it is more cost-effective to product or purchase components.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or shop foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as Sales, planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Legibly sketch rough layouts and details as needed.
• Review product design, related specifications or design changes for compliance, or customer contract requirements.
• Assuring or maintaining desired company/project specific margins for maximum profitability must be a focus when presenting pricing back to the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees