Technical Design, Engineering & Sales Estimator - Linel, LLC

Scope of Position:

Support and develop the Sales & Estimating Department while designing products, generating, and estimating projects. Assist Engineering, Project Management, Installers, and manufacturing processes to improve profitability of the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing new market strategies -- Glass, Aluminum, and Steel projects
• Work with Architects on designs and pricing to obtain Design Assist Projects and Basis of Design specification.
• Sell Linel products to GCs and Glaziers
• Evaluate and Design new glass and metal products to enhance and complement Linel's products
• Test new designs, and support our staff for successful test completion
• Educate Sales Representatives on new and existing products
• Advise the Estimating group on bidding and pricing strategies
• Review and compare the competition on sales and products development
• Review shop drawings and assist Engineers/drafters with problem solving
• Support in the design of manufacturing needs such as specialty tooling, paint line improvements, fabrication machine processing improvements, etc.
• Develop ideas for product manufacturing improvement and cost savings
• Design and develop ways to make installing product easier and safer
• Work with Project Managers on the critical needs of special projects
• Assist Project Managers in decision making and problem solving
• Help Installers design brackets, lifting hoists and miscellaneous items to keep costs down and to improve competitiveness
• Perform other similar or related duties as required or requested

Position Requirements:

The Candidate must possess the minimum knowledge listed below:

• Master's degree, or Bachelor's degree with equivalent work experience in Engineering, or Construction Management or a related field from a four-year college or university. PE preferred.
• Ten or more years of related experience in glass and glazing Industry including designing, selling, estimating, project managing, fabricating, and general business managing including marketing and designing products to meet customer needs
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use computer software, including AutoCAD, Microsoft products, Outlook
• Ability to self-direct and manage projects based on customer and company needs
• Ability to manage and direct multiple work projects at a time