Estimator

Chief • Grand Island, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Process 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. Essential Duties and 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 change order pricing in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, or GED, required.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of design programs to get best pricing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, or related, 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.
• Read architectural plans and specifications.
• Understand Chief Building’s product line and how to apply it into project quotes.
• Review customer sketches versus the Quote Request form and question/clarify variances.
• Create special pricing for conditions not covered by standard pricing programs.
• Help Builders or District Managers with preliminary project layout to lead them towards the most economical and efficient design.
• Utilize working knowledge of design programs to get best pricing.
• Process change order pricing in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Paid vacation/time off
• 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays (8)
• Employee discounts
• Education assistance

What This Job Offers

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