Estimator Residential Construction

Ring • Wilton, CT

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About The Position

Ring's End, Inc. is hiring an Estimator for residential construction in Wilton, Connecticut. The Estimator prepares cost estimates for projects of varying sizes and complexities, reviews construction documents, identifies and corrects potential inaccuracies in material lists, and prepares take-off documents for contractor proposals. The role works with internal customers in the Ring's End Sales Force and communicates with salespeople, subcontractors, vendors, and management.

Onboarding is expected to take 2–6 months, depending on the employee’s skill set. Training may focus on missing elements, the Ring's End POS system, and window and door quoting software. The Estimator has weekly check-ins with the Department Manager and is expected to deliver projects accurately and on time. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., 48 hours per week.

Requirements

• Be teachable and have an ownership mindset.
• Possess effective communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be detail-oriented.
• Have strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Be knowledgeable in window and door quoting software and internal estimating software, or be teachable in their use.

Nice To Haves

• A solid background in building materials, plan comprehension, and construction methods is desirable.
• Experience with CAD, PlanSwift, Ring's End POS software, or Marvin, Anderson, and Upstate quoting portals.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand construction plans.
• Prepare cost estimates for projects of varying sizes and complexities.
• Review construction documents and correct potential inaccuracies in material lists.
• Prepare take-off documents for contractor proposals.
• Communicate with salespeople, subcontractors, vendors, and management.
• Deliver projects accurately and on time.
• Learn and become proficient in window and door quoting software.
• Learn and become proficient in internal quoting software.
• Contribute positively to the team.

Benefits

• Traditional and Roth 401(k)
• 3% 401(k) safe harbor company contribution
• Various medical insurance plans
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care account (DCA)
• Employee discounts on products and materials
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee assistance program
• Legal counseling program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed