Estimator Trainee At H&H Door Company

Summary

The Estimator Trainee is an introductory role where you learn and become familiar with interpreting total opening requirements as set forth within contract documents, i.e. plans, specifications, addenda, and other related information concerning an individual construction project. Uses computer technology and mathematical skills in the formation of the estimate.

Essential Functions

• Assists other Estimators during the hard bid processes

• Learns to review scope of work and perform labor cost interpretation based on scope of work

• Receives constructing plans, drawings and specifications and reviews for familiarization; checks for completeness; notes bid deadlines and any special requirements

• Learns how to separate portions of major projects and to identify a typical opening or hardware set; notes project construction schedules, if applicable

• Learns to interpret construction specifications

• Reads building plans and learns to identify applicable portions with Cook & Boardman involvement

• Summarizes door opening and other applicable portions of plans by type

• Enters applicable information into computer system and prices job based on computer cost files

• Will learn how to complete Door & Hardware take offs

• Will learn door, frame and hardware applications as they relate to UL, fired code, building code, ADA, life safety and other restrictions that relate to the general commercial construction industry

• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred

• Functional working knowledge of computers, proficiency in Microsoft Office products

• Accurate mathematical skills

• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Blue print/plan reading

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and positive interpersonal skills

• Detail oriented, deadline conscience, goal driven

• Winning attitude

• Effective time management and strong organizational skills

• Self-motivated and proactive

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and see. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

This job operates primarily in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.