Estimator

Position Summary

Produce job files as quickly and accurately as possible after a job has been awarded to PDM.

Adhere to PDM’s Core Values:

• Relationship Building: Foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners and our communities.
• Accountability: Demonstrate a high level of personal accountability.
• Urgency: Operate with a sense of urgency.
• Innovation: Embrace growth and change.
• Create Return on Efforts: Create positive results on all efforts.
• Pillars: 1) Safety, 2) Quality, 3) Happiness, 4) Performance

Responsibilities and Areas of Accountability

• Support Steel Sales
• Participate in bid reviews/peer reviews
• Support bid calendar
• Provide VE assistance to clients
• Conceptual price, schedule, and scope development
• Sustain steel estimating processes and resources
• Subcontractor & supplier communications
• Perform steel estimating/take-offs
• Prepare proposals
• Sustain metals long range schedule
• Support project management/manage small projects
• Change Order pricing support & estimate updates
• Lead project hand-offs
• Maintain bid results

Requirements

• The ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Computer competency in Word, Excel and other basic programs. AutoCad experience is a plus, but not required.
• Education: Associate Degree or better.
• Experience: Two years in estimating for the construction industry.