MPI Estimator - McWane, Inc.

What We Live By……    

The McWane Way is a core philosophy outlined by the founder J.R. McWane in 1920.  Today It encompasses Teamwork, Excellence, Leadership, Environment, Communication, Accountability, Safety and Trust.  All team members at every level are expected to know and work by these principles, values, and behaviors.  Most importantly, every team member is expected to be able to answer this question, “What does this mean for me?”  This is the all-important question because behavior is the best evidence of a living principle.  Join the McWane team on the journey to The McWane Way.    

Who We Are……    

McWane Inc. has a newly created division, McWane Plant and Industrial (MPI). This new division, based in Birmingham, AL, combines all Plant and Industrial Products in a single customer-focused package. We offer comprehensive solutions through an experienced team of professionals specifically focused on these two special markets. Our Mission is to be the Plant and Industrial supplier who is “easiest to do business with”.  We will make it easier to engineer, specify, and order components for plants.  We will provide greater support for smoother delivery, cost-effective installation, and start-up. Most importantly, we will build strong relationships with design engineers, contractors, plant operations teams and project owners to assure we are their first-choice supplier for both new construction and future upgrades.    

At MPI, you will be part of a fast-paced, collaborative, start up where you can see, firsthand, how your work translates into positive results

Position:

Estimator, McWane Plant & Industrial

Location:

Birmingham, AL

Directly reports to:

Estimation Manager

Position Purpose:

The focus of this job is producing high quality, detailed work based on established standards, guidelines and procedures.  In this position you will review incoming plans, drawings and specifications to identify opportunities/projects while producing precise, accurate quotations for MPI.

Position Summary:

Oversees specification reviews for incoming plans.

Measures, tracks quotations for general contract review.   

Provide and communicate estimations and modifications across McWane divisions and facilities needed to meet customer and deadline demands.

Ability to review drawings to provide a comprehensive product opportunity in the form of a takeoff.

Essential Functions:

Ability to read drawings and blueprints, develop a takeoff of products in estimations to produce a quote.

• Specification review and interpretation to provide accurate quote
• Takeoff of available products
• Creation of quote
• Communication with Regional Sales Managers and reps to produce quotation
• Communicate with 3^rd party vendors to get actuation costs for producing valve quotes where required
• Communicating with painting vendors on special paints or with accessory vendors
• Steady, even pace to promote accuracy and quality of work

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree, preferably in a business, engineering, estimation or equivalent industry experience
• Project management experience and project management software skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple projects with attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Experienced with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software tools
• Detail oriented, adept at reading documents and engineering drawings and specifications  
• Valid driver’s license with no major violations.   
• Proficiency in MS Office applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Mechanical aptitude or engineering background.
• Must be a team player

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in business or engineering or equivalent industry experience
• Previous estimating experience in wastewater industry
• Experienced with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software tools
• Experience with legal contracts and interface with legal teams
• Familiarity with CRM software tools to manage, track and measure quotation activities

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.     

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.     

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER     

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. McWane Plant & Industrial is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Company's policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.