Estimator

Job description

Job purpose The Estimator is an integral part of the American Products Sales Team. The Estimator works with the Inside and Outside Sales Team, Engineering, Purchasing and Customer Service to provide accurate estimates for our customers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Works with the Sales Team to support proposal submitted, determining scope of proposal, and preparing the estimate. Reviews and understands all aspects of the Request for Proposal (RFP), if need will talk to sales and/or the customer before beginning estimate. Obtains all necessary information, specifications, and drawings for the product to be estimated. Checks the Bill of Material (BOM) for completeness and accuracy of part numbers, quantity, and material used, including type of finish; Reviews prints submitted by the customer to provide a clear and detailed quote; Communicates with the customer in a professional manner, in order to complete the needed information package; Coordinates with other departments within the company to assemble proposal inputs; Ensures that the proposal deadlines are met; Prepares the estimate. Maintains files/records for all related source documents pertaining to product cost; Perf...