Overview

Company Overview:

At Dri-Design, we are committed to excellence and innovation within the architectural wall panel space. We understand that our success is built on the foundation of a strong, dedicated team. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a motivated Estimator to join our team. Our estimating department plays an instrumental part in our commercial strategy team.

Why Join Us?

At Dri-Design, we deeply value the unique contributions of each member of our team. We understand that our collective success hinges on fostering an environment where every individual feels genuinely supported and recognized for their hard work and dedication. It's not just about what we do, but how we do it together, with a shared commitment to innovation, excellence, and customer value.

We are wholeheartedly committed to your professional and personal growth, offering not just competitive salaries and benefits, but a nurturing environment where you can truly flourish. Joining us means becoming part of a team that cares deeply about making a meaningful impact in everything we undertake. We invite you to bring your talents and passion to our team. Let's embark on this journey together, creating lasting change and achieving new heights side by side.

Job Summary:

Provide Dri-Design project quotations for Regional Sales Managers (RSM's) (& their customers) from supplied project documents and/or material lists. In addition, the estimating department is responsible to provide both budgetary and firm price quotes within customer's time frames.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate pricing for various panel / product types in a timely manner.
• Perform detailed material takeoffs when provided with sufficient project documents.
• Develop accurate, detailed, descriptive materials quotations / estimates.
• Coordinate quoting efforts and strategies with Regional Sales Mangers as required.
• Provide information to the Sales Department, Project Management Department and Drafting Department when a project is booked & participate in Project Expectation Meetings as required to communicate project knowledge used in the winning quote.
• Cross reference/note details and conditions shown within project documents with Dri-Design standards.
• Maintain organized quotation logs and files so they may be accessed quickly for reference.
• Provide information to Finance and assist with sales forecasting.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Technical architectural/engineering degree or 3 to 5 years applicable industry experience.
• 1-3 years estimating experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must.
• BLUEBEAM experience a must.
• Experience with metal panel construction or building envelope a plus.
• AutoCad experience is a plus.

Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings.
• Ability to understand and interpret project specifications, addendums, special provisions and all other applicable project documents.
• Ability to collaborate with a team.
• Excellent organizational and mathematical skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and problem solve with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral.
• Willingness to work overtime.

Employment Disclaimer

Dri-Design is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on age, race, religion, protected veteran status, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin.