Job Description

Why Valmont
 

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

The Estimator/Engineer is an individual contributor role accountable for making an accurate material list and cost estimate on all inquiries for quotations relating to the company’s product line to ensure profitable sales and services.  In this role, the Estimator/Engineer position assists in development of economic costs and collecting technical information to provide a quick and understandable knowledge of product for competitive and profitability purposes.   Reporting to the Assistant Sales Manager, the Estimator/Engineer will be an analyst for product lines throughout North America Sign Structures and will comply with all ethical guidelines of Valmont Industries.  Considerable support and supervision is given to this position. Work assignments are reviewed with specific and detailed instructions given for tasks not previously encountered.  Work is selectively reviewed during progress and upon completion.

Essential Functions:

• This position reports to the Assistant Sales Manager and no direct or indirect reports
• No travel requirements for this position
• Must be able to work accurately with large volumes of figures, and to evaluate specifications and read blueprints to ensure that the overall project is accurate and complete
• Must work with the Sales and Design Engineers, Purchasing, Detailing, and Manufacturing to collect all information, and maintain good relationships with outside vendors, to ensure the most economical delivery and price
• Collect technical information in a manner which provides quick understandable knowledge of customers

Other Important Details about the Role:

Planning

• Assist with finite element analysis to develop accurate material lists resulting in profitable sales
• Plan and develop cost of structures to provide for the achievement of company objectives

Execution

• Evaluate specifications to determine the most economical cost and create accurate take-offs
• Track and review all orders that are entered or changed into the database and communicate any changes with customer
• Prepare documentation for material, labor and cost sheets on each item quoted for each job
• Ensure recommended margin is met on all quotations
• Evaluate and re-price existing order when changes are made
• Assist in collecting information for order entry
• Prepare and carry out special assignment as requested by supervisor on quotation and pricing

Communication

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in dealing with Customer and Purchasing departments

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Preferred Bachelor’s in relevant field or Associate’s Degree with 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated mathematical aptitude, exceptional financial acumen 
• Decisive problem-solving ability and capability to assess people and situations with accuracy
• Confident self-starter with integrity and accountability
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to effectively and persuasively present complex information in a simple way to audiences
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering, PE not required

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Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.