Estimator jobs in Akron, OH

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Since 2022, Associated Materials / Alside has been undergoing a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands.

If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged-they are valued-this is the place for you. At Associated Materials / Alside, your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what is possible.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Founded in 1947, Alside is a leading distributor of exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets.

This position reports to the National Director Estimating. The individual will work to qualify bid opportunities, and prepare bids for windows, siding, and roofing materials. The individual will partner with sales team to finalize bids that will be presented to GCs, Builders, and Owners. The individual will be responsible for supporting multiple locations by accurately creating proposals and completing job packs (by entering project orders into the AS/400, Windows Express, and Salesforce systems).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Prepare a detailed cost analysis of labor and materials including product codes using our software estimation and calculation system of choice, PlanSwift
• Successfully create proposals and solutions-based documents with hard cost guidelines to profitably obtain project awards

• Administer and manage customer account activities through SalesForce by thoroughly and accurately maintaining documentation and 100% order entry accuracy
• Isolate potential scope shortcomings and inadequacies and provide cost-effective and value-engineered solutions

• Administer the Filing, Job Pack creation, and Materials Procurement Forecasting for ISS
• Receive and process orders in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain detail and accuracy in order entry and customer requests
• Assist in job scheduling and product delivery
• Record bid results for tracking and review
• Follow and execute any additional direction given by Branch Manager that will assist in obtaining overall goals and objectives of the organization

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required

• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and scopes
• Experience in performing takeoffs on blueprints, use of Planswift is a plus.

• Have a good working knowledge of the AS400 and SalesForce software is a plus.
• Deadline & detail oriented
• Strong communication and follow through skills
• Work experience estimating mid to large size project work in both new construction and remodeling with a preference for windows and exterior envelope and claddings
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

A brand of Associated Materials, Alside is a leader in exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. Established in 1947, Alside distributes a variety of windows, siding, metals, and other building products throughout its more than 100 company-operated supply centers across the United States, serving as a true partner to contractors, remodelers, builders, and architects for building products and services.

ALSIDE BUILDING PRODUCTS . . . THE CHOICE OF INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.

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