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ConstructionSpecialties, Inc.

Founded in 1948,Construction Specialties (CS) is a specialty building products manufacturer. CSprovides solutions to building challenges that architects, designers, buildingowners, facility managers, and contractors face every day. Since inventing thefirst extruded louver, CS has become a global leader in all our productcategories. Our products are a part of some of the most iconicbuildings around the world–from the world’s tallest tower,Burj Khalifa in Dubai, to the Oculus at the World Trade Center Transit Hub inManhattan. If you want to work in an inspiring atmosphere and collaboratewith customers and colleagues to solve challenges, we're the right place for you. CS: Making Buildings Better^®

SCOPE OFPOSITION: 

Interprets product requirements from takeoffs, specifications and verbal/written requeststo create sales quotations. Preparesinformational price quotations. Corresponds with field representatives,architects, subcontractors/contractors and internalpersonnel in preparation of sales quotations in an office environment. 

ESSENTIALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this jobsuccessfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of theknowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions, including but not necessarily limited to the following:

• Interprets customer requirements and prepares and revises takeoffs and quotations based upon customer product requirements from architectural drawings and verbal or written emails and specifications.
• Corresponds and contacts sales reps to obtain missing info, recommends change or substitution to improve cost, delivery, or product.
• Interacts with sales reps and internal personnel to provide accurate bidding.
• Assists in providing details for order entry, drafting, production and layout of orders received.
• Works from emails, takeoffs, drawings, bid forms, verbal and written requests to prepare quotes.
• Provides technical product support to designers and customers as related to the quotes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management
• Reports directly to the department supervisor.