MPI Estimator at McWane, Inc.

Position: Estimator McWane Plant & IndustrialLocation:Birmingham ALDirectly reports to:Estimation ManagerPosition Purpose:The focus of this job is producing high quality detailed work based on established standards guidelines and procedures.  In this position you will review incoming plans drawings and specifications to identify opportunities/projects while producing precise accurate quotations for MPI.Position Summary:Oversees specification reviews for incoming plans.Measures tracks quotations for general contract review.   Provide and communicate estimations and modifications across McWane divisions and facilities needed to meet customer and deadline demands.Ability to review drawings to provide a comprehensive product opportunity in the form of a takeoff.Essential Functions: Ability to read drawings and blueprints develop a takeoff of products in estimations to produce a quote.Specification review and interpretation to provide accurate quoteTakeoff of available productsCreation of quoteCommunication with Regional Sales Managers and reps to produce quotationCommunicate with 3rd party vendors to get actuation costs for producing valve quotes where requiredCommunicating with painting vendors on special paints or with accessory vendorsSteady even pace to promote accuracy and quality of workQualifications : Required QualificationsAssociates degree preferably in a business engineering estimation or equivalent industry experienceProject management experience and project management software skillsAbility to effectively prioritize and handle multiple projects with attention to detailExcellent time management skillsExperienced with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software toolsDetail oriented adept at reading documents and engineering drawings and specifications  Valid drivers license with no major violations.   Proficiency in MS Office applications including Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint.Mechanical aptitude or engineering background.Must be a team player.Desired QualificationsBachelors Degree preferably in business or engineering or equivalent industry experiencePrevious estimating experience in wastewater industryExperienced with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software toolsExperience with legal contracts and interface with legal teamsFamiliarity with CRM software tools to manage track and measure quotation activitiesAdditional Information : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation disability veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL - sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA - gender identity) (In CA - gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERThe above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. McWane Plant & Industrial. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Companys policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race color sex national origin religion age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation disability veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL - sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA - gender identity) (In CA- gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Bluebeam,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,HeavyBid,Math,Sage,Pricing,Cost Control,Restoration,Roofing,Microsoft Excel,Auto Estimating Experience: years Vacancy: 1