The posting
Job Description
Arconic is currently in search of ESTIMATOR I to join our Kawneer team based in Visalia.
At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.
Job Summary:
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.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- 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
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
- Employees 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.
- Minimum 1 year related work experience
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. ***Pay range*** The salary range for this role is $21.63-$28.84. 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
- ABOUT ARCONIC
- Arconic Corporation, is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build.
- We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.
- At Arconic, we:
- Act With Integrity. We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.
- Safeguard our Future. We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.
- Grow Stronger Together. We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.
- Earn Customer Loyalty. We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.
- Drive Operational Excellence. We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.
- Create Value. We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.
About Us
Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build.
We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.
At Arconic, we:
Act With Integrity : We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.
Safeguard our Future : We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.
Grow Stronger Together : We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.
Earn Customer Loyalty : We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.
Drive Operational Excellence : We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.
Create Value : We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.
United States EEO Statement: Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Visalia's production facility is located just 50 minutes South of Fresno.
