Project Management/Estimating Assistant

Do you like proof-reading and catching mistakes? Do you enjoy problem-solving and checking things off your to-do list? Do you pride yourself on delivering the best customer experience possible? If you excel in a self-lead independent position in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building relationships and are detail-oriented we are looking for you!

Winsupply Austin Tx Co is a plumbing supplier with local ownership and accountability, backed by national strength. As a team we are a family who works hard and has fun together every day. We are looking for a Project Management / Estimating Assistant to join our team.

Why work at Winsupply?

It’s hard to explain what’s so great about working at Winsupply, so we asked our employees. Here is what they had to say: “It’s fun!”, “The people”, “Not boring”, “Doesn’t feel like work”, “Not micromanaged”, “Something new every day”, “Lots of opportunity, no degree needed”, “The customers”, “Free workouts”, “Flexibility”, “Fast pace”, “Independence”, “Relaxed”, “Making money”, “We’re better than everyone”. If you want to learn more, please apply and come check us out!

Company Benefits:

• Pay starting at $20/hr.
• Paid Time Off – up to 80 hours per year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Profit Sharing Bonus – Up to 10% of annual compensation based on personal and company performance. (eligible after first year of employment).
• Company Savings Account earning higher than market interest rate.
• Group Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Stability and opportunity for growth/advancement – We’ve been around since 2003 and are looking for people to grow with us!
• Fun, fast-paced, team-oriented environment – We work hard and have fun doing it!

Now for the boring stuff…

Position Summary

The Project Management/Estimating Assistant’s primary responsibility is to assist Estimator(s) and Project Manager(s) with all aspects of commercial jobs from quote /submittal phase to job delivery/close-out stage.

Responsibilities:
Act as a liaison between all parties involved in a job to ensure that the job is completed to the customer's satisfaction.

• Prepare and revise quotations under direction of Estimator and Project Manager.
• Build submittal packages based on quotes and job plans/specifications.
• Revise submittal packages based on engineer/owner/architect comments and requests under direction of Project Manager.
• Manage and monitor customer orders, quotes, deliveries, job progress, etc and relay detailed information and status updates to customers.
• Update and maintain Job Project Tracking process (utilizing existing software) for tracking all aspects of a project from quantity quote/submittal phase through delivery/O&M phase.
• Assist Estimator and Project Manager with providing pricing, product, product substitutions, delivery, back-order and warranty information as requested.
• Enter sales orders for projects based on approved Submittals under the direction of the Project Manager.
• Track progress of material receipts and customer deliveries and keep job tracking software updated.
• Build O&M packages at job close-out.
• Source pricing from vendors/reps.
• Read and interpret plumbing plans/drawings and specifications.
• Maintain a consistent and positive customer service image when interacting with customers.
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess interpersonal skills necessary to effectively handle customers and vendors in a positive, service-oriented fashion.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• College degree preferred.
• Education and/or experience in industry necessary to operate as explained above.
• High degree of math competency and ability to maintain arithmetic and statistical accuracy.
• Ability to set priorities and work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice.
• Quickly learn organization procedures and operations.
• Proficiency with basic computer programs. (email, Excel, Word).

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations:
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and other computer components.
• Ability to safely lift and handle material weighing up-to 50 pounds.
• The performance of essential job functions for this position require both access to valuable assets and interaction with others under potentially stressful conditions. Therefore, individuals demonstrating a history of illegal substance abuse, theft or violence present a higher risk of loss and may be disqualified.

We are an equal opportunity employer, so it encourages all qualified individuals to apply including minorities, veterans, women, and those with disabilities.