Product Estimator

Compiles data pertinent to manufacture of special products for customers by performing the following duties.

Reads correspondence from customers to determine needs of customer not met by standard products.

Confers with engineering department to ascertain feasibility of designing special equipment.

Confers with production personnel to determine feasibility of fabrication and to obtain estimate of cost and production time.

Corresponds with customer to inform of production progress and costs.

Confers with sales managers and territory sales representative to determine proper pricing for large quotes and special products with no standard pricing.

Completes project quotes and delivers to customer in a timely manner and maintains up-to-date records in CRM on generated quotes.

Serves as liaison with customer service, sales, engineering and code compliance.

Confers with cost accounting when material cost needs to be assessed before quoting.

Sees large projects through from quoting stage through completion.

Communication - Writes clearly and informatively.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE / COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

No certifications needed

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMAND/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to work at workstation for extended periods of time

Must be able to communicate over telephone

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel occasionally domestically.

Occasional:    activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.

Frequent:  activity exists 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

On March 28, 2024, PGT Innovations was successfully acquired by MITER Brands and incorporated into the organization’s portfolio. MITER Brands is a family of leading window and door brands united by a passion for quality and relentless pursuit of 100%.

WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT

We have one purpose: Build the most valued window and door brand in America. But, like all great things, that journey starts by bringing together a team of the most passionate, experienced and dedicated window experts in the industry. From our team to our customers and our communities, we strive to inspire deeper engagements and new possibilities for all. Because we believe that business is always personal.

PEOPLE FIRST ISN'T JUST A CATCHPHRASE.

It's a value we live every day. We make investments for the long-haul, to ensure the success of all. Because when our people win, we all win.

DOING THE RIGHT THING IS IN OUR DNA.

Through best practices, strategic investments and our relentless Pursuit of 100%, we strive for higher quality, greater precision and more efficiency in everything we do.

WE SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS AT A DEPTH THAT OTHERS CANNOT.

We find every opportunity to deliver seamless engagements and the extraordinary experiences that lead to valued, long-lasting relationships.

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