MBS Estimator - JobXSite

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Designer/Estimator to join our team specializing in Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (PEMBs). The ideal candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to project analysis, design, and estimation. This role requires proficiency in Sharepoint, MBS Software, and a keen ability to collaborate with various departments.

Key Responsibilities

Document Review and Selection:

• Browse Sharepoint to study customer's drawings and specifications.
• Select necessary documents for preliminary design and estimation.

Analysis and Preparation:

• Analyze drawings and specifications in preparation for write-up.

Communication and Query Handling:

• Prepare questions for customers if there are missing documents or information in the bid package.

Documentation and Collaboration:

• Create a comprehensive write-up and save it in Sharepoint for the Estimator and Inquiry Department's use.

Buyout Coordination:

• Request and coordinate buyouts in the absence of the estimator.

Estimation Preparation:

• Prepare estimates, summaries, and recaps in the absence of the estimator.

Information Update:

• Update the salesman's write-up for missing design information and other parameters left off during the salesman's write-up preparation.

Preliminary Design:

• Utilize MBS Software to prepare Preliminary Designs for estimating purposes.
• Save Preliminary Design Drawing output from MBS to be attached to Proposal submissions.

Quality Assurance:

• Check, review, and correct the estimator's pricing output.

Customer Interaction:

• Answer questions/clarifications regarding specifications and design from the Inquiry Department.

Customer Communication:

• Provide answers/clarifications on customers’ questions regarding design and estimate after the Inquiry Department submitted the Proposal.

Collaboration with the Design Engineer:

• Coordinate with design engineers after the project becomes a job to answer questions and clarifications that were left off during kick-off.

Schedule Management:

• Monitor schedules concerning meeting deadlines for bids.

Meeting Participation:

• Attend weekly Sales-Estimating meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Previous experience in Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (PEMBs) design and estimation.
• Proficient in Sharepoint and MBS Software.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for precision in design and estimation within the PEMB industry, we'd love to hear from you!

Our client offers:

• Half-day Fridays
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Plans
• Casual dress code
• Generous PTO plan