Estimator; Req

Position Description

Unistress Corporation is seeking an Estimator to complete accurate project take‑offs and prepare cost estimates for manufacturing and erection/field work on projects, ensuring accurate proposals and profitability.

• Analyze project drawings, job specifications and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates supporting the sales process.
• Monitor special considerations for the project, working with manufacturing to establish set‑up costs and determining the cost of any non‑standard specifications.
• Maintain, update and create project documentation within the Sales & Estimating system.
• Communicate with sales leads to understand project deliverables, schedules and deadlines.
• Consult with clients, vendors and personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates, resolving issues and preparing estimates for use.
• Coordinate with Engineers, Project Managers or Manufacturing on cost estimates adjustments and provide estimates for management planning, organizing and scheduling.
• Identify, communicate and clarify project risks.
• Attend and prepare all necessary documentation for turnover meetings and pre‑bid efforts.
• Complete the estimator’s checklist and review all bid documents.
• Prepare scope summary sheets, estimate spreadsheets and review subcontractor quotations.
• Perform sales drawing activities to support business development, using both CAD and REVIT.
• Prepare conceptual, value‑engineered and final budget estimates, interpreting drawings for precast needs.
• Download files from FTP sites for use by Sales, Development and Estimating teams.
• Team with Sales Managers to support the overall company "Sales Initiative".

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in estimating, 3D drawing or construction design.
• Ability to read and create drawings in AutoCAD and REVIT.
• Experience performing accurate take‑offs from customer documents and creating sales drawings.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project).
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of computer file and drive structures such as SharePoint.
• Experience downloading files from multiple sources (FTP) and categorizing them efficiently.
• Strong math skills for calculating volumes of irregular shapes, rebar quantities and weights.
• Ability to translate take‑off data into accurate estimates that reflect true costs.
• Demonstrated adaptability to change and emerging trends.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for interacting with customers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Precast/pre‑stressed concrete industry experience preferred.
• On‑site construction experience a plus.

• Builds trust and respect; collaborative, approachable and a good listener.
• Communicates and acts with honesty and transparency, embracing and giving constructive feedback.
• Customer‑focused, dedicated to meeting and exceeding expectations.
• Action‑oriented, prioritizes workload, removes roadblocks and uses time effectively.
• Takes personal accountability for area of responsibility, delivering results on time and meeting safety, quality and quantity expectations.
• Exhibits strong oral and written communication skills in a variety of settings.

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. We respect and seek to empower everyone and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.

Drug and alcohol‑free workplace. Unistress participates in the E‑Verify program and is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employee.