Ambassador Supply LLC - Estimator (Broussard, LA) presso Ambassador Supply LLC

Hours:  8am-5pm M-F - In House Only

Job Summary:

The Estimator plays a key role in calculating costs and preparing proposals for projects to ensure Ideal Steel delivers competitive and accurate pricing to customers. This position requires a keen attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative approach to support sales and production operations.

Core Value Expectations:

• Actively pursue high character, high trust, and high performance personally, corporately, and in all aspects of the position.
• Provide distinctive quality and unparalleled customer service both internally and externally.
• Demonstrate and promote integrity, respect, and teamwork.
• Invite others to help you grow through living authentically with nothing to prove, lose, or hide.
• Evidence humility by actively receiving teaching and mentoring.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Key Responsibilities:

As an Estimator, you will:

• Analyze project requirements and specifications to develop cost estimates.
• Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to ensure accurate and competitive proposals.
• Use estimating software to calculate material, labor, and production costs for metal building components.
• Prepare detailed and organized quotes and proposals for submission to customers.
• Revise estimates as needed based on project changes or customer feedback.
• Research materials and components to ensure accurate pricing and availability.
• Maintain records of all estimates and historical data for reference.
• Job duties include but are not limited to the above.

Required Education, Experience & Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate degree or certification in estimating or related fields preferred.
•   2+ years of experience in estimating or cost analysis, preferably in manufacturing or metal building components.
• Proficiency in MBS – Metal Building Software estimating program or similar software.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Legal work authorization in the United States (sponsorship will not be provided for this role).
• Position based onsite.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the essential duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities as well as the environmental and physical demands an individual must meet to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Majority of functions are completed in an office, with periodic trips around facilities and      manufacturing plant required.
• Walking, sitting, standing, bending, talking, hearing, seeing, and using hands to operate tools necessary for the job.
• Ability to lift a maximum of 25 pounds.