Project Design & Estimator II

Project Design & Estimator II

US-OH-Hilliard

Job :

Type:
Regular Full-Time

# of Openings: 2

Category:
Engineering Services

Advanced Drainage Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

We are looking for a Project & Design Estimator II to join our team! In this role, you will expand knowledge beyond your assigned region, contribute to continuous improvement, and act as a change agent. This role requires strong expertise in ADS products, effective communication skills, and the ability to prioritize and independently complete complex tasks. The Project Resource Center provides inside sales services that increase ADS product opportunities and specifications on projects, enhancing ADS sales opportunities and customer value.

• Inside Sales
  
  Responsibilities include:
  • Assessing Civil Engineering Plans to identify the opportunities for ADS products and managing the Project Resource Center's work to support sales in winning this work
  • Leveraging ADS Design Tools or AutoCAD to provide ADS product designs
  • Leveraging Blue Beam to “Take Off” ADS product opportunities from civil engineering plans or internal designs to create a Bill of Materials
  • Completing Quotes based on customer lists or Bills of Materials

• A Project Design and Estimator II independently completes work with no review or oversight.
• A Project Design and Estimator II may start to specialize in more complex work within a service or larger areas of assignment or begin broadening skills to be able to perform multiple services.
• Assists with territory-specific questions from others.
• Consistently meet SLAs for turnaround times.

• Prioritize urgent and more complex work within your assigned area.
• Awareness of Service Level Agreements across queues and propose shifts to supervisors if needed.
• Ability to identify issues provided on internal or external material lists/plans and present possible solutions.

• An ability to answer basic general questions and more advanced territory-specific questions if needed.
• Verbal and written communication is clear, concise, and easily understood, ensuring accurate interpretation of work details or project take-offs.
• Confidently communicate with Customers, Sales, and Team members in the most effective channel (Call, Text, Email, Teams, etc.).
• Demonstrate the ability to identify and ask advanced questions specific to the primary territory.
• Be visible while interacting on video calls in accordance with ADS Dress Code.

• Establish relationships with mentors, team members, and the outside sales team.
• Seek out advice and ask questions proactively.
• Show initiative and responsibility in throughput.
• Collaborate with team members to meet business goals and assist in other areas when directed.

• Perform all daily tasks from the Associate role independently and without review.
• Consistently meet SLAs for case/quote turnaround times and may exceed SLAs for Associate level work.
• Start to specialize in more complex work or larger areas of assignment, or begin broadening skills to perform takeoffs, quotes, and drawings.
• Display accountability and dependability in the execution of assigned projects.
• Actively track progress on goals and make achievements and opportunities for improvement visible to supervisors.
• Proactively seek opportunities to expand your knowledge beyond your assigned region.
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