We are looking for an experienced Architectural Estimator to work within the CertainTeed Architectural Products portfolio.

What’s the Job

We work closely with a team of experienced outside sales professionals, GC’s and, distributors and our role is to provide estimating support to that team by developing project quotations, and onboarding projects successfully won.

As a professional estimator you will use product knowledge, skill, intuition, and teamwork to ensure product solutions are well defined, cost assumptions are accurate, and service offerings are sold with strong margins, a well-organized process, and a positive customer experience at all levels. On the day to day this looks like:

Review architectural drawings/RCP’s and identify material scope across all product lines. Prepare quantity take-off and apply appropriate pricing strategy. Determine and document criteria relating to acoustical performance, fire rating, LEED, Well, FSC, VOC, EPD’s and any other project specific testing requirements. Accurately assess all factors of project scope which may affect cost, including probable scope which may have been left out or is unspecified. Where required, value engineer to ensure maximum chance of success. Collect and analyze data in to improve estimate quality as applies to the time, materials and labor required to manufacture a product or provide a service. Coordinate quotation strategy with Estimating Manager as needed. Ensure timely completion of estimates and submit quote/BID documents to all potential bidders for future follow up. Work with client/Manager to coordinate quotation, negation, and closeout strategy. Prepare submittals, sample and testing requirements consistently clarifying delivery schedule issues or timeline issues to project/client team.