Assistant Estimator Columbia, SC

Posted On: January 26, 2023

General Summary

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To assist Lead Estimator in preparation of client’s requests for pricing of product

Principal duties and responsibilities:

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1. Estimate signage using ERP system to compile raw materials and labor hours for product pricing in accordance with the client’s brand standards set by the Design Department.
2. Procure subcomponent quotes from Suppliers and Sub-Contractors.
3. Calculate packaging and delivery costs of signage for domestic and international projects.
4. Coordinate with Project Management and Sales teams to ensure estimates for each project are completed on time
5. Organize and maintain electronic copies of quotes and estimates for each project.
6. Assist in implementation of “better information flow” between Estimating and Design/Drawings/Purchasing. Decrease instances of products being manufactured differently than quoted.  Decrease “double work” of other departments on research of products/pricing Estimating has already procured.
7. Assist in downloading and printing electronically submitted RFQ packages
8. Create job details for projects going into production ensuring materials and flow of labor operations are accurate based on drawings by the Design Department.

• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills on the phone and face to face
• Ability to read construction drawings