MPI Estimator

Position

Estimator, McWane Plant & Industrial

Birmingham, AL

Estimation Manager

The focus of this job is producing high quality, detailed work based on established standards, guidelines and procedures. In this position you review incoming plans, drawings and specifications to identify opportunities/projects while producing precise, accurate quotations for MPI.

• Oversees specification reviews for incoming plans.
• Measures, tracks quotations for general contract review.
• Provide and communicate estimations and modifications across McWane divisions and facilities needed to meet customer and deadline demands.
• Ability to review drawings to provide a comprehensive product opportunity in the form of a takeoff.

• Read drawings and blueprints, develop a takeoff of products in estimations to produce a quote.
• Specification review and interpretation to provide accurate quote.
• Takeoff of available products.
• Creation of quote.
• Communicate with Regional Sales Managers and reps to produce quotation.
• Communicate with 3rd party vendors to get actuation costs for producing valve quotes where required.
• Communicate with painting vendors on special paints or with accessory vendors.
• Steady, even pace to promote accuracy and quality of work.

• Associates degree, preferably in a business, engineering, estimation or equivalent industry experience.
• Project management experience and project management software skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Experienced with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software tools.
• Detail oriented, adept at reading documents and engineering drawings and specifications.
• Valid driver’s license with no major violations.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Mechanical aptitude or engineering background.
• Must be a team player.

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in business or engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Previous estimating experience in wastewater industry.
• Experienced with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software tools.
• Experience with legal contracts and interface with legal teams.
• Familiarity with CRM software tools to manage, track and measure quotation activities.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing