Estimator I

VT Industries • Holstein, IA

47d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for generating accurate price quotes for prospective jobs by processing customer-provided information. The Estimator I will compile, sort, and verify data accuracy, secure pricing for special or subcontracted materials, and confer with internal customers to confirm product capabilities. The position requires strong time management skills to meet productivity goals, the ability to understand written documents, and interpret door construction details. The Estimator I will collaborate with the Inside Sales Representative and engineering to assess manufacturing feasibility and will also support internal projects. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Time management skills to meet or exceed department productivity goals
• Communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• All team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of VT Industries.

Responsibilities

• Generate timely, accurate price quotes on prospective jobs by keying information provided by customers.
• Compile, sort, and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered.
• Secure pricing for special or subcontracted materials.
• Confers with internal customers to verify product capabilities.
• Time management to meet or exceed department productivity goals.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Interpret door construction details and work with engineering to determine feasibility of manufacturing the order in conjunction with the Inside Sales Representative.
• Support internal projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED