Senior Estimator - Technical

Job Summary
Responsible for completing detailed and itemized material quantity estimates from owner or contractor furnished plan sets.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Researches plans and specifications and identifies any special material or treatment plant requirements and determines the general scope of work. Determines if company supplied material meet local/state/federal specifications.

• Determines accurate and detailed quantities of products and related specialty materials as measured from treatment plants. Accurately identifies the type of material necessary for construction or enhancement of facilities.

• Communicates with material vendor and accurately determines availability and delivery times for specialty products.

• Communicates with design engineer or owner to clarify any unusual or special material issues via phone, email or written Requests for Information (RFI).

• Meets with owners/engineers/architects to assist with or suggest specific design/build concepts. Meets with local engineering design teams to recommend value engineering options for bid projects.

• Actively works with sales team to design successful bid strategies. Assists in bid preparation and insures customers receive quotations in a timely manner. Tracks and monitors competitor pricing to determine market value of bids.

• Coordinates and reviews work of other estimators or sales staff as a senior employee.

• Conducts continuing education training and mentoring of other sales and estimating staff on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older

• Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years prior experience in treatment plant industry.

• Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline.