Equipment Estimator

Ascentek Services, LLC; New Hope (MN); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

Fertility coverage

Free mental health and telehealth

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA options

Parental leave

Disability & life insurance

Additional supplemental insurances

401(k) with company match

Pet insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ascentek is seeking an Estimator to support Sales by evaluating job sites and preparing estimates. You’ll review drawings, assist with bid lists and material planning, and ensure constructability and value engineering are addressed.

The role collaborates with Operations and Field Technicians to keep projects compliant and on budget, while addressing client questions to ensure satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or certificate in Engineering, Planning or Construction Management.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Analytical abilities and teamwork are essential.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Visit project work sites, clarify scope of work, and prepare cost estimates and proposals.
• Evaluate projects for constructability and value-engineering cost savings.
• Develop strategies to achieve objectives related to price, schedule and quality.
• Review contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders to ensure goals are met.
• Identify issues early and facilitate effective solutions.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and industry networking functions.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree or certificate in Engineering, Planning, or Construction Management

Job description

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities ,Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2025 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Hourly, Full time, Mon-Fri

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holidays

This position would assist Sales in evaluating job sites and bid proposals or specifications. Responsibilities include visiting proposed job sites and helping prepare estimates by taking measurements, reviewing and maintaining project records and documentation, reviewing or developing drawings (including CAD drawings as required), assisting with part and material planning (bid lists, materials, equipment, etc.), reviewing proposed designs for constructability and value engineering, participating in contract negotiations, creating and updating project schedules, problem solving, coordinating project meetings, managing project costs, managing change orders, acquiring building permits, and managing submittals for job scope.

The Estimator will work closely with the Operations Manager and Field Technicians throughout the project lifecycle to ensure projects are completed in compliance with requirements while addressing client questions and concerns to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Visit project work sites, clarify scope of work, and prepare cost estimates and proposals.
• Evaluate projects for constructability and value-engineering cost savings.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve project objectives related to price, schedule, and quality.
• Review contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders to ensure all project goals are being addressed.
• Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate effective solutions.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and industry networking functions.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education: Bachelor's Degree or certificate in Engineering, Planning, or Construction Management.

Preferred Experience and/or Training:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills.Teamwork.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Frequent sitting and typing in a hybrid office environment
• Creative focus with ability to multitask and meet project deadlines
• Periodic collaboration via phone, video calls or in-person meetings
• Occasional lifting of materials (up to 40 pounds) for events or promotional setups

The anticipated hiring range for the role you are applying for is between $66,560 and $79,040 annually. This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below:

• Experience and qualifications: The depth of relevant experience and specific skills you bring to the position.
• Education and certifications: Any additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in the role.
• Market and industry benchmarks: We compare compensation packages with industry standards to ensure we are competitive.
• Internal equity: We strive to maintain pay equity across the organization to ensure fairness for all teammates performing similar work.

At Ascentek, we are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information about our career opportunities. For the most accurate job descriptions, salary details, and benefit information, we encourage you to visit our official careers page at https://www.ascentek.com/careers/ .

Ascentek is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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