Estimator

Midwest Specialties LLC was established in 2015 and is a nationally known distributor-subcontractor of Division 10 building specialties. Our top priority is providing high-quality products and personalized service across the country.

Essential Functions

• Reviews plans and specifications for product quantities and details, and prices of the products by soliciting vendor quotes. Provides accurate cost estimates for bid preparation.
• Evaluates vendor quotes for accuracy and places product orders for large and small projects in a timely manner in order to meet the construction schedule and purchase within the project budget. The purchasing function of the position has potentially large dollar and scheduling impact on a project and the project s potential profitability and therefore attention to detail, accuracy and promptness are crucial.
• Accurately measure and design projects for quoting purposes.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers as well as architects both verbally and in writing
• Effectively communicate between manufacturers and contractors/clients.
• Identifies and processes all changes per the customers' direction and as required
• Coordinates with project submittal process
• Reports to Lead Estimator on tasks as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 year degree in Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology or equivalent experience
• 1 year in the Division 10 industry preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Products, including but not limited to Excel, Word and Outlook
• Effective time management skills and ability to stick to deadlines required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to read and understand construction contracts and interpret blue prints, specifications and plans
• Knowledge of Division 10 specialties products
• Must have excellent communication skills and positive interpersonal skills
• Ability to build solid relationships with customers and peers within the industry
• Ability to multi-task and handle all types of scopes of projects
• Detail oriented
• Strong mathematical skills

Additional Experience With The Following Will Be Considered

Bid Coordinator, Construction Estimating Coordinator, Pre-Construction Coordinator, Junior Estimator.

Midwest Specialties LLC offers a competitive compensation package that includes salary, bonuses, paid sick time and vacation, observed holidays, as well as 401K program.