Estimator (Architecture)
Get ready to grow with us!
NWPX Infrastructure Inc. is the nation's leading manufacturer of water infrastructure products—and with over 50 years of experience, we're just getting started! Our business is growing, and we're looking for great people to grow with us. We're immediately seeking a Estimator to join our NWPX Infrastructure team Remote near a NWPX facility - Oregon, Washington, California, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Missouri.
WE OFFER:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance (1st of month after hire)
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
- Weekly Paycheck
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Bonus Potential
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (day 1 of employment)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for Career Advancement
- Values-Driven Culture Committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety
OUR VALUES:
- Accountability is evident when we do what we say we are going to do and people accept responsibility for their actions. We do not point fingers and blame others. We own our actions.
- Commitment is not only promising to do something, but actually investing in the necessary effort and actions to make it happen.
- Teamwork is essential for competing in a challenging and constantly changing business environment. Working together across all job functions is critical to achieving our success.
ABOUT THE JOB:
Accurately estimates the labor and material costs on competitive bids. Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare estimates. Compensation will be based on the candidate's experience and local market value based on location.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares cost estimates of steel pipe and fittings for competitive bids.
- Analyzes data to determine manufacturing capabilities at individual facilities.
- Overseas and manages cost estimates for multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Analyzes cost factors and develops detailed estimates to support planning, scheduling, bidding, vendor/subcontractor selection, and overall project cost efficiency.
- Collaborates closely with the Sales team, delivering comprehensive scopes of work to create competitive and precise bids.
- Partners with Project Managers post-award, providing detailed insights and guidance to ensure smooth project execution aligned with the original estimate.
- Reviews estimates done by other Estimators, as needed.
JOB SCOPE:
- Responsible for the accuracy of own estimates.
- Responsible for the timely completion of own estimates.
INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
- Interacts with plant management and operations, regional sales representatives and Estimating Manager on a daily basis to effectively bid projects.
- Communicates with material suppliers and company purchasing group to obtain product quotes that conform to industry standards or to the project specifications.
- Works closely with Project Managers and/or Project Designers when a project is won.
- Assists Project Manager and/or Project Designers with change orders.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Must work and communicate well with peers, and other plant personnel.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products used by the company.
- Must have a proficient understanding of civil engineering and surveying terms and methods.
- Must be strong in mathematics through trigonometry.
- Must possess a strong work ethic as well as strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posting a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Four-year undergraduate degree, preferred.
- Or minimum of 2 years experience in related field.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- None.
NWPX is committed to equal employment opportunity. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Our organization maintains a drug-free workplace. Except where prohibited by state law, offers of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug test, and/or physical examination, as determined by the essential functions and physical requirements of the position. NWPX reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.
