Estimator

Job Description

Job Overview

John Boos & Co., a trusted provider of high-quality, performance driven equipment and workspaces that have inspired home cooks, chefs and foodservice industry workers for generations, is accepting applications for an Estimator in Effingham, IL.

Summary

The Estimator is responsible for quoting custom stainless-steel projects and assisting Food Service and Super Market accounts.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for quoting all required requests for quotation promptly and professionally. 

  • Responsible for providing and maintaining proper back-up, figures, and notes of how the quotation is prepared. 

  • Required to obtain accurate information from the Engineering Department for quoting purposes, not limited to costing or manufacturing capabilities. 

  • Review purchase orders and cross-reference to quote for accuracy. 

  • Work closely with Engineering to ensure custom pieces have assigned model numbers or proper modification so orders can be entered promptly and properly.

  • Responsible for coordinating production and lead times with Order Entry when a quote becomes an order. 

  • Responsible for communicating and following up on time under the direction of the VP of Sales. 

  • Assist Food Service and Super Market accounts with inquiries via phone, fax, and/or email.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Proficient understanding of Auto Quotes, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office. 

  • Proficient in Mathematics.

  • Efficiency in reading, calculating, and scaling all measurements on customer-supplied drawings. 

  • Good written and verbal communications skills.

  • Customer Service skills.

  • Comprehensive understanding of the stainless-steel industry including materials, processes, and best practices.

  • Knowledge of Metal Fabrication a Plus. 

  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics accurately. 

  • Good understanding of financial principles. 

  • Detail-oriented to ensure all aspects of a project are accounted for in an estimate.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Supplemental Insurance

  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match

  • Paid Vacation and PTO

  • Holidays

  • Bereavement Pay

  • Bonus

  • Employer Sponsored 529 College Savings Plan

  • Employee Discount

  • Flexible Hours

Location

  • Effingham, IL 62401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education

  • Associate’s or Technical Degree in Business, Sales, Costing or related field preferred.

Job Type

  • Full-Time

  • Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Submit An Application

Please include your first and last name, phone number or preferred contact information, along with your cover letter and resume by emailing us at hr@johnboos.com

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