Assistant Project Estimator

The Jaynes Team
Durango, CO
Job Description
The Assistant Project Estimator works closely with the estimating team to ensure success within the department as it relates to all estimating assignments associated with part production cost, print details, third-party outsourcing, and supplier RFQ (Request for Quote) responses.

Requirements

  • Prepare quotes by gathering necessary information from senior estimators;
  • Prepare RFQ package to be estimated by gathering related specifications from customer and related documents;
  • Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information;
  • Draft and email clear quotes including accurate details needed to receive pricing from capable suppliers;
  • Effectively communicate with suppliers, customers, and co-workers to obtain information necessary to complete pre-quoting tasks both via e-mail and/or over the phone;
  • Maintain communication on status of all quotes;
  • Identify material and time requirements by communicating with estimating team and customer;
  • Send completed quotations via email to customers by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information;
  • Maintain RFQ files by converting, organizing, and saving information according to company’s electronic system;
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends/technology of the industry and attend educational workshops;
  • Ability to prioritize and work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
  • Ability to handle stressful situations such as heavy/varying workload and order accuracy;
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results while maintaining a positive and professional company image.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • Dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
  • Company-paid and supplemental life insurance
  • Long term & short term disability insurance
  • Cancer, accident & hospital indemnity coverage
  • Retirement planning including 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Bonus plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Up to 5 weeks of paid leave
  • Onsite healthcare clinic for employees and their dependents
  • Comprehensive employee wellness program
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Fitness membership reimbursement program
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