Door Systems Estimator - St. Louis

Position Purpose

The Negwer Door Systems Estimator, under the supervision of the NDS General Manager, accurately calculates the total costs associated with a project or the development of a new product.

Essential Functions

• Supports NDS Inside Sales during the process of quoting sales pricing to customers by providing accurate measurements and assessments for labor/materials
• Provides installation solutions that match customer's expectations
• Adapts product specifications to installation requirements, utilizing a thorough knowledge of all NDS products
• Recognizes situations that would impact customer expectations, job costs and/or code performance and provides solutions
• Manages assigned work schedules and work orders; set priorities and schedules appointments with customers
• Keep Team Members (NDS Project Managers, NDS Inside Sales) informed as needed
• Provides accurate measurements and documentation of job-related circumstances
• Keeps current on product and installation process changes
• Conducts bid takeoffs and proposal preparations
• Manages budgets, estimates, and timelines
• Reviews bids offered by subcontractors in order to choose the most cost-effective option
• Prepares data associated with either producing a new product or improving the design of an existing product
• Forecasts the production costs within a given timetable
• Flexible/non-traditional schedule may be required, and some travel
• Performs other necessary functions as assigned

Qualifications Necessary

Knowledge

• 3-5 years related experience in frame, door and hardware estimation, or related field
• Some college education preferred
• Ability to read blueprints
• Comfortable with learning and using new technologies
• Sufficient experience with the Microsoft Office suite
• Minimum 3 years experience of division 08 experience required

Interpersonal

• A positive attitude and the ability to maintain professional, long-term co-worker, customer, vendor, and business relationships
• Service-oriented and a dedication to win customers 'for life'
• Strong professional verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work effectively across all levels of management
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks, simultaneous projects, and conflicting deadlines
• An innovative approach to resolving problems and delivering results
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment