Project Estimator

YKK • Atlanta, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Our company culture is built upon YKK’s philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS™. We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return. Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities. We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work. By providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship. The purpose of this position is to analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare cost recaps and estimates for products, projects, or services by performing the following duties.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in construction or estimating plus 1 - 3 years of related experience in commercial glazing, commercial construction, residential construction, building facade or architectural aluminum industry; combination of education, certifications and experience may be considered
• Must be able to read architectural drawings and understand specifications
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Bluebeam and/or Autocad is preferred
• Quality - conscious, oriented to excellence

Responsibilities

• Reviews data to determine material take-off requirements and prepares itemized lists
• Computes cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness
• Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates

Benefits

• competitive compensation packages
• training and advancement opportunities
• comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work
• high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree