Estimator; Req

Position Overview

Location:

Pittsfield, MA | Pay Range: $80,000 – $100,000 | Full time

Reports to Estimating Manager. Works closely with Sales, Project Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management teams. Internal partners include Sales, Project Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management; external partners include Subcontractors and Customers.

• Analyze project drawings, specifications, and other documentation to produce time, cost, material, and labor estimates supporting the sales process.
• Monitor special project considerations, collaborate with manufacturing on set‑up costs, and determine costs of any 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 departments to formulate estimates and resolve related issues; prepare estimates for use by management.
• Identify, communicate, and clarify project risks.
• Attend and prepare documents for turnover meetings and pre‑bid efforts.
• Complete the estimator’s checklist, review bid documents, prepare scope summary sheets, and the estimate spreadsheet.
• Review subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare sales drawings in CAD or Revit to support business development.
• Create conceptual, value‑engineered, and final budget estimates; interpret drawings for precast needs.
• Download project files from FTP sites for use by Sales, Development, and Estimating teams.
• Collaborate with Sales Managers to support overall company Sales Initiative.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in estimating, 3D drawing, or construction design.
• Proficiency reading and creating drawings in AutoCAD and Revit; perform accurate take‑offs and sales drawings.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project).
• Excellent documentation and organization skills; familiarity with SharePoint and file structures.
• Ability to download and organize files from FTP sites.
• Strong math skills for volume, rebar quantity, and weight calculations.
• Ability to understand take‑off requirements and ensure estimates are accurate, comprehensive, and cost‑effective.
• Adaptability to change and emerging trends.
• Effective communication with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Experience in precast/prestressed concrete industry preferred; on‑site construction experience a plus.

• Builds trust and respect; collaborative and approachable.
• Communicates and acts with honesty and transparency.
• Customer‑focused; dedicated to exceeding expectations.
• Action‑oriented; prioritizes workload and eliminates roadblocks.
• Takes personal accountability and delivers timely results.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Drug and alcohol‑free workplace. Participates in E‑Verify Program and is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employee.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Unistress Corp. does not discriminate on any protected characteristic in all terms and conditions of employment.