Estimator II

At Southeast Culvert Inc., we desire to operate on the biblical principle of being intentional about doing Good. Our success is grounded in doing Good for our customers, employees, suppliers, and the company itself by striving to live out our core values.

Southeast Culvert, Inc., was founded on the promise to provide a quality drainage product at a reasonable price, when and where needed. This remains the core principle of how we run the business. Since it was established in 1981, Southeast Culvert, Inc., has set out to be the company of choice when it comes to storm drainage product supplies. Our dedication to our customers and our quality of service has made Southeast Culvert, Inc.,

the largest single-site capacity culvert plant in the United States. We offer stormwater solutions for all needs. At Southeast Culvert, Inc., we strive to have a positive impact, not just with our employees and customers but with the surrounding community. We are active members of many organizations, including PPI, NCSPA, and ASCE. In 2025, Southeast Culvert Inc. was selected as a mid-sized Engineering Employer of the Month.

We make contributions to many charitable organizations, including schools, fire departments, churches, and the Shriners Children's Hospitals. Our mission at Southeast Culvert, Inc., is to build lasting relationships to better serve our customers and our community.

Role

Title:

Estimator IIMission:
To provide accurate and timely estimates to customers. Provide analysis of plans for potential value engineering opportunities. Analyze plans for potential liability as they relate to SeC products.

Roles / Objectives:

Ability to review civil construction plans and identify SeC products, as well as competitor products we could provide alternates for (Storm Water Drainpipe, HDPE Fittings, Drain Basins, Inline Drains, End Treatments, Water Quality Units, Pond Kits, Skimmers, Trash Racks, Rounds, Underground Detention Systems).Produce accurate material takeoffs from civil construction plans to include validating design and proposed quantities, measurements, etc.

Recognize and/or identify issues or liabilities and address them quickly (Wrong Gauge, Specifications, Height of Cover/fill, etc.).Ability to identify opportunities for value-engineered solutions, analyze plans, and prepare value-engineered estimates for teams to pursue (Competitor WQ units, RCP FLIPs, Identify Pipe Under Road, and/or Velocity of pipe In Henry CO., chamber systems, concrete vaults).Collaborate with the Estimating Department on JOB prioritization and support of on-time delivery of Estimates.

Keep informed of industry changes and continually work to improve team knowledge.

Review key documents, such as plans, blueprints, technical drawings, and project specifications, and organize the JOB folder for easy retrieval of files for ESTIMATE / TAKEOFF

Competencies:

Numeric ability and reasoning

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (high proficiency on Excel), Bluebeam, and AutoCAD.Ability to communicate easily with Estimating & Engineering Departments.

Accuracy with data and numbers.

Very detail-oriented and diligent.

Possess a basic understanding of business functions and processes.

Strong ability to learn, self-starter, and driven to perform at a high level.

Helpful and willing to go above and beyond.

Knowledge and/or field experience associated with storm water pipe, utilities, construction, and/or quality control background.

Punctual, reliable, and good time management.

Ability to read and comprehend Civil Construction plans, blueprints, or drawings.

Strong ability to compile, analyze, and interpret data.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Capable of interpreting plans and can identify discrepancies and/or other issues and communicate them clearly before making assumptions about the plan /design.

Advanced Estimator II

Experience:

Ability to maintain high quality of work, including accuracy, thoroughness, and clarity when producing estimates/takeoffs.

Ability to assemble Estimates and produce technical notes / qualifying statements when necessary.

Knowledge of all SeC products.

Knowledge of estimating software, Excel, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD.
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