Come be an Employee-Owner of one of the nation's largest producers of metal roofing and siding! We sell, manufacture, build, and distribute metal building components and packages. Since 1988 we've grown to over 13 locations nationwide. We make raving fans of our customers with our "right, on time, every time" commitment.
So, who are we looking for?
People who "Own It" - Commitment to the customer, the company, and each other:
You are customer-focused with an eye for detail.
You are reliable.
People who "Can Do" - Our Attitude:
You are an innovative thinker pursuing continuous improvement.
You embrace teamwork.
You want to positively make an impact and open to change.
People who "Act in Love" - Treats others with humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.
You enjoy giving back to your community. We take great pride in the communities we live in, so we give back with our time and talents. Each year you can take paid time off to support a cause close to your heart.
And what will you do?
Summary:
The Estimator position is directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and
evaluation of the building design function. Uses MBS software to create drawings, specifications
and estimates for internal and external customers.
Core Functions:
- Interpret construction drawings and specifications as well as verbal instructions.
- Provide sales with the necessary details to estimate customer requests.
- Experienced in making cut lists, bills of material, construction details, material costs and
project drawings.
- Provide accurate project deliverables.
- Learn any software necessary to complete job functions.
- Interact with internal and external customers. Possess and adhere to the company
values.
- Ability to provide updates and reports upon request.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities are not limited to the list above and may
Key Measures of Success:
- Ability to successfully complete drawings/take-offs is necessary to support the sales and
installation of our products.
- Self-motivated and customer focused.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to identify deficiencies and troubleshoot.
- Ability to work within a cooperative team environment as well as perform assignments
autonomously.
- Consistently exhibits and displays the company's values of "Own It. Can Do. Act in
Love."
- Own It - Commitment to customer, company, and each other.
- Can Do - Team Player, Open to Change, & Pursuing continuous improvement.
- Act in Love - Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty,
patience, and self-control.
Education & Experience:
Minimum Required:
- Two-year degree in a related field, with certification in AutoCAD, OR equivalent
experience.
- High School diploma or GED
- Previous experience in computer-aided drafting and detailing
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction knowledge and experience with
construction related detailing software a plus.
- MBS Experience
- Vocational or Technical degree and six to ten years of experience in machine
troubleshooting or equivalent combination.
- 1-2 years' experience in AutoCAD.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
Work is performed in an office environment. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies as well as communicate verbally and electronically. The work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive reading to perform the core functions listed in this job description. While performing the core function of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, and required to lift to 35 lbs.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform core functions.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
- Benefits Offered:
At Central States, we are an ESOP. That means each one of our employees is an owner of the company and receives an allocation of stock every year. This allows all our employees to share in the wealth and success of the company. We also offer:
401K - We match up to 4%
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Holiday pay
- Vacation pay
- Mental health resources
- Healthcare coordinators
- Life insurance
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Account
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Profit-Sharing bonus
- Performance based merit increases
- Education assistance available - Up to $5,250 each year
Central States Manufacturing, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.