Estimator II - (Job Number: 20000742) at Arconic in Springdale, Arkansas

Job Description:

About Us:

Kawneer is one of Arconic's industry-leading companies. Arconic creates breakthrough products that shape industries. Working in close partnership with their customers, Arconic solves complex engineering challenges to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. Through the ingenuity of employees and cutting-edge advanced manufacturing techniques, Arconic delivers these products at a quality and efficiency that ensure customer success and shareholder value.

Kawneer plans, manufactures, and sells architectural systems and building material in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Kawneer drafts and produces stadiums for football teams and aluminum framing for local department stores.

About the Open Position:

This opening is in our Kawneer office located in Springdale, AR. The Estimator II is involved in pricing/estimating construction projects such as storefronts, curtain wall, doors and windows. The right candidate will have broad construction knowledge, a strong customer focus, and exceptional verbal communications skills. They will also enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt (you will be eligible for overtime at one and a half times your rate)

Employment Status: Full-time

Benefits : Generous Health, Vision, Dental, and 401K plans more

Pay Range : Based on experience. $24 to 26 per hour

Schedule : Usually 9-10 hours per day, Monday through Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares cost estimations for projects and construction plans using customer supplied lists, customer elevations, and architectural plans
• Provides exceptional customer service for Kawneer's clients.
• Consults with internal teams, clients, sales reps, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
  
  
  • For example, quote follow-ups, order changes, product related issues, and customer claims.
  
  
• Be a point-of-contact on phone inquiries with expectation of 100% response and customer assistance without frequently forwarding calls to other front-end employees.

• Experience in the Construction Industry (estimating, drafting, project management, etc)
• Strong written / verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a team environment in a professional office setting
• Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
• 2-5 years of experience in the Construction Industry (estimating, drafting, project management, etc)
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• 5-10 years of work experience in the construction / architectural industry;
• 5-10 years of cost estimating experience;
• Previous experience providing cost estimates for Curtain Wall / Window Wall products;
• Experience using JD Edwards and / or KaluCAD;
• Ability to visualize design concepts from Architectural Plans;
• Experience negotiating;
• Ability to calculate engineering loads on single and double window spans.