Estimator

Overview

Creates accurate material lists and cost estimates for product quotations.

Key Responsibilities

• take‑offs
• finite element
• cost sheets
• order tracking
• structural costing
• vendor management

Tasks

-Prepare documentation for material, labor and cost sheets on each item quoted for each job -Evaluate specifications to determine the most economical cost and create accurate take-offs -Assist in collecting information for order entry -Assist with finite element analysis to develop accurate material lists resulting in profitable sales -Collect technical information in a manner which provides quick understandable knowledge of customers -Must work with the Sales and Design Engineers, Purchasing, Detailing, and Manufacturing to collect all information, and maintain good relationships with outside vendors, to ensure the most economical delivery and price -Ensure recommended margin is met on all quotations -Track and review all orders that are entered or changed into the database and communicate any changes with customer -Plan and develop cost of structures to provide for the achievement of company objectives -Evaluate and re-price existing order when changes are made -Prepare and carry out special assignment as requested by supervisor on quotation and pricing

Requirements

• blueprints
• bachelor’s
• communication
• master’s
• math aptitude
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Must be able to work accurately with large volumes of figures, and to evaluate specifications and read blueprints to ensure that the overall project is accurate and complete -Preferred Bachelor’s in relevant field or Associate’s Degree with 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of relevant experience -Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in dealing with Customer and Purchasing departments -Master’s degree in Structural Engineering, PE not required -Demonstrated mathematical aptitude, exceptional financial acumen -No travel requirements for this position -Must be able to effectively and persuasively present complex information in a simple way to audiences -Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities -Decisive problem-solving ability and capability to assess people and situations with accuracy -Outstanding oral and written communication skills

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Benefits

-Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave -Paid time off -Work Life Support -401k retirement plan with company match -Employer paid life insurance -Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision) -Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year -Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

About Valmont Industries, Inc.

-From a small manufacturer to a global leader in infrastructure and agricultural solutions. -Designs and manufactures products for utility, communications, transportation, and irrigation industries. -Provides cutting-edge solutions for water resource management, including center pivots and drip irrigation systems. -Products serve diverse sectors like energy, agriculture, industrial infrastructure, and water resources. -A key partner for large-scale infrastructure projects due to its engineering expertise and manufacturing capabilities. -Long history of providing custom-designed products, such as utility poles, towers, and solar energy solutions. -A major player in solar energy infrastructure, offering support structures for solar power plants worldwide. -Center-pivot irrigation systems revolutionized farming efficiency and are now a standard in agricultural technology. -Innovative and adaptive, continually meeting the evolving needs of its diverse customer base with advanced, sustainable solutions.

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