Estimator

At OBE, together, we build excellence every day… We are driven by our passion to lead our industry and build a sustainable future, we focus on exceeding customer expectations and delivering innovative solutions. We succeed through the dedication of our empowered teams and partners who fuel our ambition to achieve excellence in the markets where we have a right to win.

We believe safety, integrity, performance culture, teamwork, customer centricity, and agility are at the core of who we are and how we operate each day to achieve success.

The full-time Estimator in our Syracuse, NY facility isn’t just a job – it’s a starting point to an awesome career with a great company. We hire motivated individuals who want to grow with us. We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. We have an incredible track record of promoting from within at our facility. Opportunities to advance into higher roles of responsibility and pay are everywhere. You can be our next success story!

This role is perfect for an individual who approaches their work professionally, loves to be a part of a team, and wants to help us get better every day. If that sounds like you, come join this industry leader!

Here’s What You’ll Get To Do

• Understand and follow all company policies and procedures, including safety and hazard communications.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service at all times.
• Master knowledge of Syracuse Glass products and services.
• Become familiar with the competitor’s products and services.

• Master all software (i.e., Fenevison, excel, Guardian Performance Calculator etc.) relative to the function of the business and delivery of product and services to our customers.
• Prepare / provide detailed proposals to our customers.
• Generate purchase orders for special job requirements.

• Generate accurate estimates from drawings.
• Recommend comparable alternate products where specified products are difficult or undesirable to use or obtain
• Recognize jobs or products that are not suitable for production equipment
• Provide product data or specifications to customers when needed
• Respond to customer requests in a timely fashion
• Keep management informed with any pertinent information pertaining to employee, customer, or project issues that may arise.
• Pay Range $23 - $27/hour depending on Experience

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Ability to generate an accurate estimate from project specifications
• Accurate math skills are required for performing calculations
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, for constant internal and external communication.
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Good evaluation and priority setting skills required.
• Ability to interact well with others through good listening and communication skills
• Ability to perform detailed operations while maintaining the overall “big picture” goal.
• Ability to read blueprints and architectural drawings preferred
• Computer Skills

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, sit, bend and kneel.

**reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job**

Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow!

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What OBE Offers You

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• 10 Holidays (inclusive of 2 floating holidays)
• Market competitive 401(k) match
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance

About OBE

At OBE, we believe the work of our employees truly matters. From apartments in New York to office buildings in Toronto, stadiums in Dallas, and universities in Atlanta, our teams contribute to the projects that shape the world where we live, work, heal, and play.

OBE delivers products to a broad customer base of architects, glaziers, contractors, and developers serving diversified residential and commercial construction end-markets. With over 6,700 employees, we operate 82 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries.

If you want to help us build something great- we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager for consideration. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

OBE is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)