Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Position Summary
The Project Estimator / Project Coordinator is responsible for supporting the commercial sales and operations teams through accurate project estimating, proposal preparation, project coordination, scheduling, and customer communication. This position plays a key role in ensuring commercial window and door projects are estimated accurately, processed efficiently, and completed on time while maintaining strong relationships with contractors, architects, and end users.
Key Responsibilities
· Review commercial project plans, specifications, and bid documents for Pella Products of Kansas.
· Prepare detailed and accurate material takeoffs, estimates, and quotations for commercial projects.
· Coordinate with Sales Representative, Pella Architectural Services and internal departments to obtain pricing and product information.
· Assist sales representative with submittals, change orders, RFIs, and project documentation.
· Prepare and review project contracts into an executable form.
· Track project timelines, deliveries, and installation schedules to ensure successful project execution.
· Communicate with customers, general contractors, architects, and field personnel regarding project status and requirements.
· Maintain organized project files, bid records, and correspondence.
· Identify potential project risks, discrepancies, and cost impacts during the estimating phase.
· Ensure all estimates and project activities align with company standards, specifications, capabilities and deadlines.
Requirements:
Qualifications
· Understanding of commercial construction documents, blueprints, and specifications.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
· Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external teams.
Preferred Skills
· Previous experience in commercial construction, estimating, project coordination, or the window and door industry preferred.
· Understanding of construction scheduling and jobsite activities.
· Customer service and relationship-building experience.
· Ability to read architectural and shop drawings.
· Experience with estimating software, Adobe BlueBeam preferred.
· Experience with Salesforce CRM/ERP software preferred.