Job Description

Arconic is currently in search of an Estimator to join our Kawneer Business in Visalia, CA for the US division of Building & Construction Systems (BCS). The Estimator is responsible for ensuring that incoming customer requests for pricing are accurately reviewed and entered into the system. The Estimator is central to maintaining communication with customers, including overseeing order pursuit activities and project negotiations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare material proposals and material take-offs for Kawneer products from customer supplied lists, customer elevations and architectural plans/specifications.

• Interact and work with customers and sales representatives on quote follow-up, order changes, product related issues and customer claims.

• Provide required levels of service to customers where Kawneer is the preferred supplier.

• Coordinate and collaborate with employees and other internal resources on complex projects.

• Develop knowledge of and regularly use Kawneer product portfolio and price book.

• Use JD Edwards / KaluCAD applications to calculate price concessions based on established guidelines.

• Be a point-of-contact on phone inquiries with expectation of 100% “live call” response and customer assistance without frequently forwarding calls to other front-end employees.

• Will be expected to learn to schedule orders based on standard lead times or Production Control.

Other duties as required for business needs

Basic Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor 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.

Salary

The base salary range for this role is $45K-60K. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.