Underground Estimator: Precise Takeoffs & Bids

Etna Shared Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Etna Supply is seeking an Underground Estimator to prepare precise material takeoffs for DOT, public, and private underground projects. You’ll review plans, identify product specifications, and coordinate with customers, sales reps, vendors, and engineers to ensure accurate quotes and timely bids.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, proficient with blueprints, and capable of managing multiple projects with deadlines in a fast-paced wholesale environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience preferred.
• Two or more years of related industry, estimating, construction, or customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications, and project documents.
• Strong attention to detail with solid analytical and mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate material takeoffs for DOT, public, and private underground projects.
• Review plans, blueprints, specifications, and addenda to determine material requirements.
• Identify required product specifications, certifications, and compliance requirements.
• Prioritize projects based on bid dates, project type, and business needs.
• Communicate with customers, sales representatives, vendors, and engineers to obtain project information.
• Organize takeoffs by bid item or utility type, including water, sanitary, and storm.
• Update takeoffs when project plans, specifications, or addenda change.
• Maintain organized project files, documentation, and correspondence.
• Assist with obtaining material pricing and preparing project quotes.
• Stay current on underground products, specifications, certifications, and installation methods.
• Provide accurate, timely support to the Underground Sales team throughout the bidding process.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Analytical skills

Math skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Eclipse ERP

Job description

Etna Supply is seeking an Underground Estimator to prepare precise material takeoffs for DOT, public, and private underground projects. You’ll review plans, identify product specifications, and coordinate with customers, sales reps, vendors, and engineers to ensure accurate quotes and timely bids.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, proficient with blueprints, and capable of managing multiple projects with deadlines in a fast-paced wholesale environment.