Are you great with numbers and pricing? 
Can you interpret and understand blueprints, drawings, and specifications like a pro? 
Do you have hands-on experience as a cost estimator in the construction or manufacturing industry?
You’re just who we’re looking for! 

Our client is looking for a Project Sales Estimator to perform material take-off form plans and specifications, identify bid scopes, establish and maintain customer relationships, and also hold pricing authority. 

About Our Client
Our client is a multimillion-dollar grating manufacturer that delivers blends of artistry and safety in their products. They assist their clients from design efforts through to manufacturing and even custom fabrication services in architectural, bridges, environmental, industrial, parks & rec and public transportation industries. 

Job Functions

• Read structural and architectural drawings for purposes of obtaining a correct scope of work.
• Navigate, read, interpret, and review drawings related to grating products.
• Review bid documents to interpret specifications and identify requirements.
• Build relationships with customers through clear and regular communication, including as needed meeting with customers at their facilities.
• Seek information concerning the disposition of quotes to gain feedback on the scope of work and pricing.
• Communicate regularly with appropriate internal contacts (e.g. Sales, Project Management, Detailing, etc.) regarding customer and market needs as well as competition.
• Prepare and send qualified proposals per bid documents and per scope of work.
• Determine quantities and costs on individual projects. 
• Identify needed buyout items and request the same from source vendors.
• Determine scrap factor on specialty products.
• Review drawings and specifications for purposes of developing accurate material takeoffs (e.g. to scope, per applicable standards and requirements, per bid documents, with all appropriate inclusions and exclusions, etc.).
• Qualify all conflicts between drawings and specifications.
• Review revisions of drawings and specifications to ensure takeoffs are appropriately revised.
• Perform all duties according to established Company operating, safety, environmental, engineering, and quality policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required 
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred 
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in drafting and estimating
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ sales experience preferred
• Experience with structural steel preferred and structural steel drafting 
• Ability to estimate FRP structural products preferred 
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office products (including Excel, Outlook and Word), AutoCAD, and ERP Systems 
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive Pay 
• Quarterly Profit Sharing
• 401k program offering
• Medical, Dental, Vision & RX insurance