Project Estimator

InCord has an opening for a detail-oriented Project Estimator.

The Project Estimator works alongside the Sales Support Team to provide internal support for outside sales managers. The Project Estimator’s primary focus will be to generate quotes and proposals to assist in the management of projects, provide customer service and act as a liaison to various internal departments such as production, purchasing, and technical support.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, results driven team player who thrives in a dynamic, continuously improving setting and takes pride in developing relationships and maintaining efficient systems of support for our most important asset – our highly-performing teams in Sales, Production., Purchasing and Technical Services. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting departmental and company growth, operational excellence, and our commitment to delivering our products and services in a manner that goes above and beyond customer expectations.

InCord is the leading manufacturer in the safety netting industry. We are proud to have been named a Top Workplace in CT every year since 2011 by its employees. InCord also cares deeply about our planet. InCord is Green Business Platinum Certified.

• Provide inside project support for outside sales manager(s). 
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying requests for quotes, CAD Files, specifications, and related documents.
• Uses all necessary identified information to complete quote requests for various divisions, as assigned. 
• Prepares BOM’s by gathering CAD Files, specifications, and related documents.
• Calculates netting dimensions and hardware counts.
• Review major projects (project management) with inside team and communicate questions, concerns and/or recommendations to Sales Managers. 
• Use CAD programs to obtain netting dimensions and hardware required to create a proposal/estimate.
• Create installation instructions when needed.
• Exercise independent judgement, discretion and decision making about matters of significance regarding sales. 
• Strong Product Knowledge for multiple divisions including netting products, hardware, general installation, and following production steps. 
• Strong Customer Service and interaction with customers, providing quotes and answering questions or discussing complaints when sales manager isn’t available. 
• Ongoing communication with divisions’ production manager to inform them of customer compliments & concerns, pending projects, and managing lead-times for rush orders. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

•  Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
•  1-2 years of experience with project management, estimation for proposals or a related equivalent.
•  1-2 years of proven customer support experience.
•  Experience in AutoCAD, other Auto desk programs 
•  Strong math skills including but not limited to basic arithmetic, unit conversion, and general understanding of measurements.
•  Ability to calibrate measurements. 
•  Strong phone contact handling skills and active listening. 
•  Excellent communication skills; good written and verbal English 
•  Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively. 
•  Strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
•  Strong computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft office suite; excel or related software.
•  An ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. 
•  An ability to work independently and as a team. 

In return, we offer:

• 401(K) Plan with a company match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Free Disability and Life Insurance
• Profit-Sharing
• Wellness Workshops
• Volunteers and Community Outreach Opportunities
• Growth Opportunities
• Rewarding and Fun Work Environment

Work Location: On-site, Colchester, CT

International Cordage East, LTD (InCord) 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 any other characteristic protected by law, an equal opportunity employer.