Estimator; Req

Job Overview

Role:
Estimator – responsible for accurate project take‑offs and cost estimates for manufacturing and erection/field work to support sales proposals and maintain profitability.

Location:

Pittsfield, MA

Salary: $80,000–$100,000 per year (Full time)

• Reporting to the Estimating Manager
• Key internal partners:
  Sales, Project Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management
• Key external partners:
  Subcontractors, Customers

• Analyze project drawings, specifications and documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates.
• Monitor special project considerations, work with manufacturing to establish set‑up costs, and determine costs for non‑standard specifications.
• Maintain, update and create project documentation within the Sales & Estimating system.
• Communicate with Sales leads to understand deliverables, schedule and deadlines.
• Consult with clients, vendors and other departments to resolve issues and finalize estimates; collaborate with Engineers, Project Managers and Manufacturing on changes and adjustments.
• Identify, communicate and clarify project risks.
• Attend and prepare documentation for turnover meetings and pre‑bid efforts; complete estimator’s checklist and review bid documents.
• Prepare scope summary sheets, estimate spreadsheets and review subcontractor quotations.
• Perform sales drawing activities and use CAD/REVIT for business development.
• Prepare conceptual, value‑engineered and final budget estimates; download files from FTP sites as needed.
• Collaborate with Sales Managers to support overall Sales Initiative.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in estimating, 3D drawing or construction design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and REVIT; capable of accurate take‑offs and creating sales drawings.
• Proficiency with MS Office:
  Outlook, Word, Excel, Project.
• Strong documentation, organization and computer skills; experience with SharePoint and FTP downloads.
• Strong math skills for volume, rebar quantity and weight calculations.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work with customers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Experience in precast/prestressed concrete industry highly preferred; on‑site construction experience a plus.
• Ability to adapt to change, manage multiple projects and deliver on time.
• Commitment to safety, quality and accountability.

Unistress Corp. does not discriminate in employment based on any protected characteristic and is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employee. We are a drug and alcohol‑free workplace and participate in the E‑Verify Program.