Design Estimator Job

Primary location:San Rafael,California
Relocation offered:No
Employment status:Full-Time
Travel:<10%
Non-compete:No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $80,000 to $90,000 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at BK Modern, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

Standard benefit package offerings: medical, dental, prescription drugs, life insurance
Vacation and sick time

Join us at BK Modern, a cutting-edge architectural metal systems company located in downtown San Rafael, CA. A wholly owned subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Inc., we specialize in ultra-modern architectural metal systems, including balcony and stair guardrails, wall screens, canopies, and fencing. Collaborating with renowned architecture firms, you'll be at the forefront of innovation in the industry. You will be participating in a wide variety of national and international landmark projects. Our projects are primarily for the multi-residential, educational, and commercial construction industries.

The Role: BK Modern is seeking an Estimator with construction, miscellaneous metal, or metal systems experience to help us with project inquires, estimating, and pre-construction. You will be working with architects, general contractors, and installers to answer construction technical questions regarding our product systems

Onsite employees in the San Francisco Bay area are strongly preferred for this position. For remote hires, BK Modern will provide paid onsite training, and the employee can work remotely after that, with monthly team meetings on-site.

What you'll be doing

• Prepares estimates for assigned projects.
• Understands and uses Excel worksheets to quote projects.
• Generates Requests for Information (RFI) where appropriate.
• Works collaboratively with the Sales Team as required for projects.
• Works with AS Project Managers to develop a plan to win project.
• After award, reviews drawings with Project Manager and highlights areas of concern.
• Prepares qualified technical projects to hand off to the Estimating Department.
• Understands full product lines with an emphasis on modified standard and custom products.
• Provides assistance to architects, designers and end-users for design budgets and technical information to secure interest in our products.
• Follow-up on sales leads with great tracking methods and responsiveness
• Partner with sales team and customer to provide creative value-engineered solutions to meet customer budget requirements.
• Ensures the correct solutions are utilized, manages bid strategy, and ensures delivery of complex solutions in a cost effective, profitable manner.
• Understands manufacturing process changes and improves estimating pricing models to ensure profitability of complex projects.

What will make you successful

• Must be able to review complex architecture drawings in AutoCAD, technical documents and create an initial draft with measurements and other specifications to submit for a project estimate
• Well-developed computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office; extensive knowledge of MS Excel required.
• Knowledge of sheet metal or manufacturing process is preferred
• Must be able to work directly with architects, contractors and sub-contractors to quickly find technical solutions
• Must have excellent project management skills including scheduling, budgeting and coordinating with multiple vendors
• Must be able to work with clients to develop and create construction detailing (i.e., mounting details) and assembly drawings
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and super organized
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Sales Force, and Bluebeam

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience estimating in construction, metals or fabrication
• Bachelor's Degree in Design, Architecture, Construction Management preferred

Benefits/ Perks:

Enjoy 100% paid medical and dental insurance, vacation and sick time/PTO, standard paid holidays.

Why should you join BK Modern., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

BK Modern is an architectural metal systems company based in San Rafael, operated by architects and industrial/product designers. We specialize in ultra-modern architectural metal systems for balcony guardrails, stair guardrails, wall screens, canopies and fencing among multiple other solutions. You will be participating in a wide variety of national and international landmark projects. Our projects are primarily for the multi-residential, educational, and commercial construction industries.

Our products are contemporary and cutting edge. We are looking for someone who is interested in being part of a fast-growing company that is set to become a leader in the architectural metal industry. Our clients are architects, interior designers, and major construction companies nationwide.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.

We are committed to:
* Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
* Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
* Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
* Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
* Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (San Rafael, CA)

San Rafael is a city located in the North Bay region of San Francisco Bay Area. San Rafael is at the center of things. The oldest, largest, and most culturally diverse city in Marin also enjoys the best weather. San Rafael is a lively business cultural center located in an area of natural beauty. It is a lively blend of Victorian buildings, restaurants, coffee shops, unique retailers-from books and furniture to clothing, art, jewelry, and collectibles. Downtown features year-round Art films and festivals. San Rafael is a place where culture, business, and fun coexist, and thanks to its central setting, natural beauty is never far away.

BK Modern, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination and harassment on the applicable prohibited grounds under applicable human rights legislation, where individuals are treated with respect, have equal opportunities in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and can contribute meaningfully in the workplace once employed.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!