Architectural Specialties Design Estimator Job

Primary location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: No 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is $59,000 to $78,000 per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

 

​What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe. 
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 
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Job Output

Under the direction of the Architectural Specialties (AS) Estimating Supervisor, the AS Design Estimator works with internal and external customers (contractors, architects) to prepare estimates by studying plans and specifications for custom metal, wood, fiberglass, and other specialties items for specific projects. This position also has responsibility for estimating projects on a tight schedule to support the design services early in the design process. The incumbent gets involved in the collaboration/coordination of plans and activities with various internal groups (e.g., CAD/design engineering and manufacturing operations) to the support activity assigned.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares estimates for all projects within their assigned territory.
• Follows all document procedures as outlined in the Estimating Manual.
• Understands and uses Excel worksheets to quote projects.
• Generates Requests for Information (RFI) where appropriate.
• Works with in-house resources to establish cost and price on custom items.
• Obtains current pricing from source partners and/or internal plants as required to prepare estimates as listed above.
• Works collaboratively with the sales team as required projects.
• Reviews bid requirements thoroughly and asks follow-up questions.
• Works with Project Managers to develop a plan to win project according to the TCX Scale.
• After award, reviews drawings with Project Manager and highlights areas of concern.
• Communicates with customers daily to provide status updates as outlined in the Estimating Manual.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

 

Travel:  Minimal; less than 5%

 

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

• Well developed computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office; extensive knowledge of MS Excel required.
• Excellent communication and people skills; collaborator.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a challenging environment. 
• Basic knowledge of Salesforce CRM.
• Basic knowledge of estimating software.

 

Physical and Mental Demands

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:  sit for prolonged periods; repetitive motion of hands/wrists/fingers; concentrate and repeat the same physical or mental activities over and over; think analytically and be