Estimator (Req #: 159)

Unistress Corp.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Unistress Corp. in Pittsfield, MA is seeking an estimator who can quickly digest construction documents, perform accurate take-offs and prepare cost estimates for manufacturing and erection/field work.

The goal is to present precise proposals and maintain profitability for the business while supporting the company’s revenue generation plan. Reporting to the Estimating Manager, you will collaborate with Sales, Project Development, Engineering, Manufacturing and Project Management to ensure that

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in estimating, 3D drawing or construction design.
• Ability to read and create drawings in AutoCAD and REVIT.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project) and basic project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project drawings and specifications to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates.
• Determine set-up costs and costs for non-standard specifications.
• Maintain and update project documentation in the estimating system.
• Coordinate with Sales, Project Development, Engineering, Manufacturing and PM to ensure accurate pricing.
• Review subcontractor quotations and prepare scope summaries and budgets.
• Produce sales drawings and conceptual/VE budgets using CAD/REVIT.

Skills

AutoCAD

REVIT

Take-offs

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree or relevant equivalent in estimating/3D drawing

Tools

CAD drawings

Project Management tools

Job description

Date Posted:
07/23/2026

Location:
PITTSFIELD, MA

Salary Interval:
Full-time

Pay Range:
$80,000.00 - $100,000.00

Position Description:
At Unistress, the role of Estimator is to complete accurate project take-offs and to prepare cost estimates for manufacturing and erection/field work on projects, so we are able to present accurate proposals and maintain profitability for the business. This role is critical in supporting the Unistress revenue generation plan and establishes profit capability. An estimator needs to be able to quickly and effectively digest construction documents, create accurate take-offs, and then apply strong analytics to arrive at a cost base for new projects often working on multiple projects simultaneously.

REPORTING STRUCTURE AND KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, you will be a member of the strategy broad team from Sales to Operations and Project Management to ensure accurate analysis of jobs the company is bidding providing estimates and proposals for the sales team to complete the sale process. Will be a “go-to person” on product codes, precast versus pre-stressed products, and applying appropriate costs to each type of product.

• Direct Reports: N/A
• Key Internal Partners: Sales, Project Development, Engineering, Manufacturing and Project Management
• Key External Partners: Subcontractors, Customers.

PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzing project drawings, job specifications and other project documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates to support the sales process.
• Monitoring special considerations for the project, working with manufacturing to establish set-up costs, and determining cost of any non-standard specification to establish the related cost data to complete the project.
• Maintaining, updating and creating project documentation within the Sales & Estimating system.
• Communication with Sales lead to understand the deliverables of the project, schedule and deadlines.
• Consulting with clients, vendors and personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve any related issues; preparing estimates for use. Conferring with Engineers, Project Managers or Manufacturing on changes and adjustments to cost estimates; preparing estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.
• Identification, communication and clarification of project risks.
• Attending and preparing all necessary documentation for turnover meetings and pre-bid efforts as assigned, including
• Completing the estimator's checklist
• Reviewing all bid documents.
• Preparing scope summary sheets.
• Preparing the estimate spreadsheet.
• Reviewing all subcontractor quotations.
• Perform sales drawing activities to support business development efforts with the ability to draw in both CAD and REVIT.
• Will prepare conceptual, value engineered and final budget estimates using conceptual skills to understand and interpret drawings for precast needs.
• Will download from FTP sites for use by Sales, Development and Estimating teams.
• Team with Sales Managers to support the overall company “Sales Initiative”.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be required of the job holder based on business needs and at the request of UNISTRESS Corporation management.

We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace. UNISTRESS participates in the E-Verify Program and is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employee.

OUR LEGACY: In 1910, 16-year-old Basilio Petricca stepped off the boat from Italy onto New York’s Ellis Island. In 1936, he dove head-first into the cutthroat Depression-era contracting industry and founded the first transit mixed concrete company in the Northeast. After Basilio’s death, his son Basil built on his father’s legacy and founded Unistress in 1968. Today, in its third generation of family leadership, Perri Petricca has built Unistress to become one of the largest precast companies in North America, all while upholding Basilio’s and Basil’s uncompromising values and work ethic.

OUR VISION: Unistress will be the Precast Partner of Choice in the Northeast by delivering unmatched value to our customers from planning through operation. Our focus: innovative solutions; exceptional service and the most efficient and responsive project delivery system.

OUR MISSION: Unistress provides precast/prestressed concrete structures to partners who value our ability to take on their most challenging projects; providing innovative solutions, helping them through design, construction and operation and delivering on our commitments. We have extraordinary people and state of the art facilities which we leverage across products and markets to achieve profitable growth.

OUR VALUES:

• Our success, and our reputation, is based on the quality of all our relationships always built on mutual respect.
• We always deliver on our promises and adhere to the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.
• We support an extraordinary and diverse team of people who work hard, love a challenge and are determined to be the best.
• We protect the health and safety of our people and preserve the environment around us.
• We are engaged in our community, sharing the knowledge, creativity and commitment of our people to ensure a better quality of life for our neighbors.

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant equivalent experience in estimating, 3D drawing or construction design. • Ability to create and read drawings in both AutoCAD and REVIT– Must be able to:
• Perform accurate take-offs from documents provided by customers.
• Create sales drawings to support the sales initiatives.
• Proficiency with MS products: Outlook, word, excel, project.
• Strong documentation and organization skills.
• Knowledge of computer files and drive structures like SharePoint.
• Ability to download files from multiple sources like FTP sites and categories them in an organized manner.
• Ensure revision controls are optimized and to maintain files for all teams to be able to use effectively and efficiently.
• Strong math skills to be able to calculate volumes of odd shapes, rebar quantities and weights.
• Ability to understand the needs from the takeoff and ensure that the estimates that are coming out make sense to our costs and that all components are accounted for.
• Demonstrates ability to react to change and have the ability to adapt to emerging trends.
• Communication skills must be effective and efficient to:
• Work with customers to be able to communicate needs to complete estimates effectively.
• Work with subcontractors to communicate scope to secure accurate pricing.
• Work with Unistress teams to communicate the scope of the role.
• Experience in precast/prestressed concrete industry highly preferred.
• On site construction experience is a plus.

FOUNDATIONAL CORE COMPETENCIES

Builds trust and respect. Places a high value on collaboration. Is easy to approach and talk to; is empathic and a good listener; relates well to all people throughout the organization. Is viewed as a leader and a team player.

Communicates and acts with honesty and transparency, even in difficult situations. Shares information appropriately. Embraces f feedback and listens openly to it, and offers feedback in a constructive and positive manner.

Customer-focused. Is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the expectations of customers to support our goal of being the best precast company. Builds relationships with employees, management and customers.

Action-oriented. Acts with a sense of urgency, and with the end result in mind. Prioritizes workload and projects, and eliminates roadblocks. Uses time effectively.

Takes personal accountability for areas of responsibility. Can be counted on to deliver results that are timely, and meet expectations for safety, quality and quantity.

Communication skills (oral and written). Ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of settings.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Unistress Corp. does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by law in all terms and conditions of employment. We respect and seek to empower everyone and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.