Position Overview:
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Providing accurate, erectable, pre-engineered metal building solutions in a self-directed sales role.
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Advanced design and detailing working knowledge with ability to translate into MBS.
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Advanced proficiency of MBS software, both standalone MBS and MBS Projects.
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Ability to review and understand information in request for proposals including plans and specifications.
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Follow standard industry and Ascent standard practices in developing quotations.
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Ability to read and understand the various building codes. The application of codes and loads as it applies to project design.
Major Tasks and Responsibilities:
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Model, design and estimate complex building structures.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
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Read and understand architectural and structural drawings.
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Interpret specifications and identify exclusions or qualifications as required.
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Thoroughly review drawings and specifications and produce Request for Information from the District Manager or Builder.
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Meet with sales teams, customers, internal technical teams, architects, and all relevant parties of prospective projects in person or via online meeting software.
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Prepare preliminary scope drawings from MBS for use by sales teams, customers and internal customers within the company.
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Provide technical guidance, monitoring adherence to customer requirements.
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Obtain vendor buy-outs. Review buyout material proposals and clarify with outside vendors when required.
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Have a complete understanding of the scope prepared for each proposal.
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Comfortable with composing contractual language to clearly define the scope of work.
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Generate a complete Quotation for presentation to the customer. The Quotation will include the entire scope of work.
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Exclusions and qualifications to specific items not provided are part of the Quotation and/or Purchase Order documents.
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Exhibits a sense of urgency to produce timely and accurate quotations.
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Update project changes and modify quotes as required.
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Maintains and fosters a positive attitude concerning your position and the company when interacting with both customers and other associates.
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Initiates and promotes teamwork within the company.
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Ability to travel when required for company meetings, training, and presentation as required.
Qualifications:
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Proven knowledge and experience with pre-engineered building designs.
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Extensive experience estimating highly complex pre-engineered steel structures.
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Experience with MBS design software.
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Experience with AutoCad/BricsCad for preliminary drawings.
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Able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches for various configurations of building structural framing.
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Effective clear communicator; in both verbally and written formats.
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Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to utilize provided systems, maintaining crucial project backup files as required by the company.
Education and Experience:
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BS Degree in engineering is preferred for sales estimator candidates (Professional Engineer is a plus, but not a requirement).
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BS or Associate’s degree in engineering, building science, or engineering technology is preferred for estimators.
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Equivalent industry experience.
