Estimator

Construction Specialties • Hughesville, PA

7d

About The Position

Founded in 1948, Construction Specialties (CS) is a specialty building products manufacturer. CS provides solutions to building challenges that architects, designers, building owners, facility managers, and contractors face every day. Since inventing the first extruded louver, CS has become a global leader in all our product categories. Our products are a part of some of the most iconic buildings around the world–from the world’s tallest tower, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, to the Oculus at the World Trade Center Transit Hub in Manhattan. If you want to work in an inspiring atmosphere and collaborate with customers and colleagues to solve challenges, we're the right place for you. CS: People. Buildings. Better.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
Interprets product requirements from takeoffs, specifications, architectural drawings and verbal/written requests to create sales quotations. Corresponds with field representatives, architects, subcontractors/contractors and internal personnel in preparation of sales quotations in an office environment.

Requirements

• Associate degree and/or 1-3 years of related construction industry experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge in reading/interpreting architectural drawings and specifications
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload and schedule effectively
• Communication skills necessary to work effectively with both internal and external customers including contractors, sales reps, and manufacturing personnel
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail-oriented

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in design basics, construction documents and fabrication methods preferred
• Architectural drafting background or related material take‑off experience helpful
• Knowledge of CRM/Salesforce a plus

Responsibilities

• Interprets customer product requirements from takeoffs, architectural drawings and verbal or written specifications. Provides specifications to Drafting Department.
• Corresponds with sales representatives, architects and contractors to obtain missing information and recommend change or substitution to improve cost, delivery or product.
• Works from drawings, bid forms and verbal or written request to prepare complete and informational cost estimates and price quotations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees