Estimator (Finance)

Summary/Objective
To know and understand prospective Architectural Woodwork projects and the needs of our customers. Confidently evaluate bid documents towards the goal of arriving at a bid that is strategically beneficial to Wisconsin Built, and a price that is mutually beneficial for Wisconsin Built and its customers. This position works at the direction of the Sr. Estimator.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1) Know and understand the methods of casework and architectural woodwork manufacturing in general, and specific to Wisconsin Built methods
2) Accurately and thoroughly perform all math operations necessary to quantify the project requirements
3) Thoroughly understand the Specification Manual sections pertinent to our work and the work of related sections
4) Replace ambiguity in the drawings or specs with clearly stated timely questions to the contractors, architects, or Sr. Estimator
5) Learn and understand Bluebeam software for plan take-offs and mark-ups.
6) Deliver a complete and accurate set of bid documents to Engineering upon award of a project. Be able to relay all Bid Phase written and verbal information to project management
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education and Experience
1) Thorough understanding of woodwork materials and manufacturing methods
2) Excellent math skills and Excel spreadsheet experience
3) Excellent attention to details
4) Excellent phone, writing, and communication skills that project a solid knowledge of our industry and the project
5) Ability to become immersed in the details of a prospective project
6) Confidence in ability to digest, retain, and record project details for the duration of the project, from award and hand-off to PM through final delivery.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
This job operates in an office environment, that is within the manufacturing facility.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 7:30 - 4:30. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
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. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.