What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Estimator position at Ohio Gratings, Inc.?
Blending technical expertise with sales insight, the Project Sales Estimator develops precise project estimates, defines scope, and cultivates strong customer relationships—while confidently leading pricing strategy.
As a faith-based organization rooted in biblical principles, we strive to reflect these values in our work, relationships, and decision-making. We expect all associates to learn, embrace, and actively model our core values through their actions, choices, and collaboration with others. This commitment is essential to sustaining our culture and achieving shared success.
This job description does not describe all activities, duties, responsibilities, or physical demands that are required of the employee for this job. Likewise, the work environment described is merely representative. Duties, responsibilities, activities, physical demands, and work environment may change at any time with or without notice.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Read structural and architectural drawings for purposes of obtaining a correct scope of work.
- Navigate, read, interpret, and apply drawings and specifications.
- Review bid documents for purposes of interpreting specifications and identifying project specific requirements.
- Build relationships with customers through clear and regular communication.
- Review the scope of work as needed on a project-to-project basis.
- Seek information concerning the disposition of quotes for the purposes of, among other things, gaining feedback on the scope of work and pricing.
- Based on a review of specific customer needs, recommend appropriate grating products.
- Communicate clearly and regularly, with appropriate internal contacts (e.g., Sales, Project Management, Detailing, etc.) regarding relevant information, including information concerning customers, the market, or competitors.
- Prepare and send qualified proposals per bid documents and per scope of work.
- Determine quantities and costs on individual projects. Identify needed buyout items and request the same from purchasing.
- Determine scrap factor on specialty products as needed.
- Review drawings and specifications for purposes of developing accurate material takeoffs (e.g., to scope, per applicable standards and requirements, per bid documents, with all appropriate inclusions and exclusions, etc.).
- Qualify all conflicts between drawings and specifications.
- Review revisions of drawings and specifications to ensure takeoffs are appropriately revised. Perform all duties according to established Company operating, safety, environmental, engineering, and quality policies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, AND PROFICIENCIES: High school diploma or equivalent required. A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred. A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in drafting and estimating. A minimum of 1-3 years’ sales experience preferred. Experience with BlueBeam is highly preferred. Experience with structural steel preferred and structural steel drafting experience is beneficial. Proficient skills in Microsoft Office products (including Excel, Outlook, and Word), AutoCAD, and ERP Systems. Excellent customer service and communication skills are required.
EEO STATEMENT: Ohio Gratings, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected under local, state, or federal laws.