Design Estimator

Why Pref-Tech?

Voted "Top Workplaces" by Houston Chronicle, USA Today and Austin American Statesman! We aim to make “family” a core reason we attract incredible people, retain them, and collectively deliver unequaled quality and service to customers.  If your heart and mind are pushing you to join a team who deeply desires to be the best in the world, has a long-game approach to business, prides itself on doing exceptional work, celebrates service to others, and is willing to invest in you, you should consider Pref-Tech.

Position Overview:

A Design Estimator at Pref-Tech is responsible for supporting Sales & Design Professionals (SDP’s) in the construction of estimates for assigned projects based on Preferred Technologies estimation standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and assume accountability for assigned sales projects and sales tasks.


• Meet regularly with SDP’s and Project Managers to determine and prioritize the company’s design estimation needs.


• Be able to present designs to SDP’s, Operations, and to the end user as needed


• Go on site visits to determine customer needs, with or without SDP’s.


• Enter high security areas which may require immediate background checks.


• Continuously develop sales & design skills & certifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred


• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent


• At least 2 years of design estimation experience, with preference of those years spent in the general construction and/or specialty trade contracting industries


• Experience with REVU20, Bluebeam software


• Experience with AutoCAD


• Ability to review and interpret blueprints


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills


• Experience and confidence with public speaking and presenting to audiences


• Ability to hold others accountable to completing their assigned tasks, even if they hold positions of greater responsibility


• Fluency with Microsoft Office 365 software tools


• Willingness to take on new challenges and build on current skills


• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills


• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively


• Ability to work efficiently without compromising quality or accuracy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in general construction and/or specialty trade contracting industries


• Experience with AutoCAD


• Fluency with Microsoft Office 365 software tools

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary


• Inclusion in Operational Incentive Program, which shares excess profits as bonuses


• 401K Safe Harbor Plan with matching dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of annual gross salary (Traditional and Roth options available)


• Health, dental, vision and other elective insurances

Work Hours: 

Standard workdays and times are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. About 80% of the Design Estimator work can be done remotely. The remaining 20% will include in-person activities such as meetings, networking events, etc. Some travel will be required.

Physical Requirement: 

This position is primarily office-based and requires the ability to sit for extended periods, operate a computer and standard office equipment, and communicate effectively in person and electronically. Occasional light lifting (up to 15 lbs.) may be required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Core Values:

First and foremost, at Pref-Tech, you must understand, internalize, and represent our PGRIT Core Values:

• Professionalism: Our expectations are high, we take great pride in our work, and we communicate well.


• Grit: We thrive on challenges.  We do what it takes to get the job done.


• Right: We know what right is and do it every time.


• Intelligent Thought: We plan meticulously, execute decisively, and resolve issues effectively.


• Trusted Advisors: We are experts. We continuously develop our knowledge and transfer that knowledge to each other, our customers, and our vendors.

You must also fulfill our purpose statement within all decisions and actions in performance of your job and when representing Pref-Tech: “Within a family culture, nurture and inspire our employees to creatively resolve customer pain using the highest level of craftsmanship and service.”

EEO Statement:

Preferred Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to workforce diversity. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. We offer a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you require reasonable accommodation to apply for a position or to participate in the interview process, please contact Recruiting at [email protected].

Candidate Screening:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.  All applications and resumes are held in confidence. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted for an interview.