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Cost Estimator

Wisconsin Staffing, Wausau, Wisconsin, United States, 54401

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Job Opportunity At Wausau Window And Wall Systems

Apogee Enterprises, Inc., founded in 1949 and headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, is a growing, profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.3 billion. It provides distinctive metal and glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings, and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications. Brands in the Apogee family are Alumicor, EFCO, Harmon, Linetec, Tru Vue, Tubelite, Viracon and Wausau. Position Summary: Prepare cost estimates for projects with standard, configured product as a basis for pricing quotations. Work involves some diversity of product where application of established estimating practices is not difficult and scope of manufacturing operations is recognized as standard methods. Assist with originating and developing cost data where no previous standard practice data exists. Prepare final estimates for approval. Work is subject to check and verification and instructions are usually given on variations. Position could provide back-up services to the Order Processing Specialist role. Position requires basic technical knowledge of manufacturing practices, material identifiers and cost estimating procedures. Position Duties and Responsibilities: Evaluates customer request for proposal (RFP) and request for quotation (RFQ). Determines estimate approach based on type of estimate required. Create quote/bid and related documents. Calculates labor costs using labor metrics and historical data. Coordinates the collection of costing information from departments within the organization. Obtain quotes from outside suppliers for custom materials as required. Track all quotes for follow-up. Apogee Enterprises, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.