Estimator

Southeast Culvert Florida; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Culvert Florida is expanding its estimating team and seeks an experienced Estimator. The role focuses on providing accurate material takeoffs, evaluating plans, and delivering timely estimates to customers for storm drainage products.

The position requires collaborative work with Engineering and Sales to prioritize quotations and identify value engineering opportunities, supporting growth across the Southeast region.

Qualifications

• Experience reading plans and blueprints to produce accurate estimates.
• Ability to analyze data and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Proficiency with estimating software, CAD tools, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely estimates to customers.
• Perform material takeoffs from drawings and validate quantities.
• Identify liabilities and opportunities related to SeC products.
• Collaborate with Engineering to coordinate value engineering opportunities.
• Prepare value engineered estimates and support sales with timely quotations.

Skills

MS Office

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Excel

ERP systems

Blueprints reading

Data analysis

Value engineering

Proposal writing

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Plan reading tools

Job description

Since 1981 Southeast Culvert has been serving Georgia with quality storm drainage products and exceptional customer service. Southeast Culvert is a leading manufacturer and distributor of storm drainage and water quality products and is looking to expand our sales team in Georgia and in the Southeast. We offer a wide variety of products for the storm drainage market including Corrugated Metal Pipe, High Density Corrugated Plastic Pipe, Water Quality Solutions, Underground Detention, Concrete Headwalls, and other complimentary products.We are a family business and value our traditions and team approach to doing business. For more than 40 years we have valued our relationships that have been built with our customers. Providing quality products at a fair price with customer service that is second to none, is the standard that we live by. We are looking for hard working – customer service oriented individuals that are self motivated, honest, well organized, and with excellent communication skills to help continue our growth throughout the Southeast.If you are looking for a rewarding long term career opportunity, be part of a growing team and sell products that are proven and accepted widely in our industry then we may be the right fit for you.Position: EstimatorMission:Provide accurate and timely estimates to customers.Analyze plans for potential value engineering opportunities.Identify potential liabilities as they relate to SeC products.Roles & Objectives:Produce accurate material takeoffsRecognize and identify issues or liabilities and address them quicklyPerform material takeoffs from drawings to validate design and proposed quantitiesAnalyze data and correlate findings to future sales and material needsIdentify opportunities to expand responsibilities through data trend analysis and competitive insightsProvide clients with value engineered solutions and prepare value engineered estimatesCollaborate with Engineering to coordinate value engineering opportunitiesCollaborate with Sales on prioritization and support on time delivery of quotationsStay informed on industry changes and participate in water quality related organizationsCoordinate with other departments regarding takeoffs, load size, delivery distance, etc.Collect and organize key documents (plans, blueprints, drawings, specifications) for easy retrievalEnter orders for WQU and UGD chambers and sediment pondsCompetencies:Numeric ability and reasoningAbility to prepare submittals, drawings, and approvals for underground retention and chamber systemsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Excel, ERP systems, and engineering softwareAbility to communicate easily with contractors, sales, engineers, and ownersAccuracy with data and numbersComfortable and competent meeting and speaking with clientsCapable of understanding and following business processesVery detail oriented and diligentBasic understanding of business functions and processesStrong ability to learn; self starter; driven to perform at a high levelHelpful and willing to go above and beyondKnowledge or field experience in utilities, construction, or water qualityPunctual, reliable, and strong time management skillsAbility to read and comprehend blueprints and plan drawingsStrong data compilation, analysis, and interpretation skillsGood verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients, contractors, suppliers, and internal teamsCapable of interpreting plans and making assumptions (with Engineering) to qualify estimates and protect the companyCapable of predicting and communicating to Sales—within two days—the ability to complete an estimate within the requested timeframeLevel I ExpectationsAbility to learn all aspects of project estimation, including quantity takeoffs and cost calculationsGood order entry, verification, accuracy, and information management skillsAbility to assist with development of cost estimates and proposalsAbility to develop SeC product knowledgeDevelop knowledge of estimating software, scheduling software, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and BluebeamKnowledge and ability to correctly field and respond to incoming Estimator requestsLevel II ExpectationsManage quality of work to include accuracy, thoroughness and clarityAbility to assemble proposals and technical writingAbility to produce accurate material takeoffs and make available for sales.Ability to develop cost estimates and proposalsKnowledge of all SeC productsGood knowledge of estimating software, scheduling software, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and BluebeamAbility to read and interpret engineering plans and construction documentsLevel III ExpectationsAbility to perform all aspects of project estimation regarding all SeC products and solutionsAbility to produce accurate material takeoffs and make available for SalesAbility to develop cost estimates and proposalsManage quality of work, including accuracy, thoroughness, and clarityStrong working knowledge of all SeC products and solutionsAbility to communicate easily with mechanical contractors, Sales, engineers, owners, and manufacturersServe as lead for instruction, training, and mentoring of new EstimatorsAbility to evaluate specifications, prepare RFIs, and collect adequate data to determine value engineering opportunitiesAccurately resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing informationAnalyze new estimating software and processes; serve as lead for Titan implementation and provide input and recommendationsDelegate work and maintain the estimating scheduleAbility to prepare CAD drawings for UGD chambers and sediment pondsSize and produce submittal drawings and quotes for WQ and UGDSize and produce value engineering comparisons against competitor products and build CAD drawings in support of SalesUtilize Plan Rooms and Bid Boards to identify potential projects to bid, value engineer, and follow up with EngineeringMaintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing publications, building networks, and participating in professional societies