Estimator

Do you like proofreading 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-led, 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 that 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!

• Pay negotiable depending on experience.
• Paid Time Off – up to 80 hours per year for the first 5 years, then 120 hours per year after.
• 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 a higher interest rate than the 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…

The Commercial Estimator’s primary responsibility is to manage commercial jobs from initial bid request to final quote/submittal, including vendor product requirements, pricing, customer delivery needs, and opportunities to provide plan or other services.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret plumbing plans/drawings and specifications.
• Prepare accurate and timely quotations on specific jobs as required by customers and Outside Salespeople.
• Manage the Bid Log to ensure that quotes are completed and sent out before the due date.
• Provide pricing, product, product substitutions, delivery, back-order and warranty information as requested.
• Work with vendors to obtain job quotes and job quantity pricing.
• Communicate with the sales team about quote status, lead time issues, and other matters for their customers.
• Prepare quotes for quantity orders, in writing if requested, and prepare submittal forms tailored to each customer’s needs.
• Prepare submittal and O&M packages for projects.
• Keep abreast of new products and apply knowledge of product usage in selling additional materials to the customer consistent with job specifications. Continually work toward achieving familiarity with the entire product base.
• Maintain a consistent and positive customer service image when interacting with customers.
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
• Keep catalogs and price lists up-to-date.
• Assist in training new personnel and attend company meetings as requested.

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 the industry are 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 requires 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 appl,y including minorities, veterans, women, and those with disabilities.