Project Design & Estimator II

Project & Design Estimator II

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Project & Design Estimator II to join our team! In this role, you will expand knowledge beyond your assigned region, contribute to continuous improvement, and act as a change agent. This role requires strong expertise in ADS products, effective communication skills, and the ability to prioritize and independently complete complex tasks. The Project Resource Center provides inside sales services that increase ADS product opportunities and specifications on projects, enhancing ADS sales opportunities and customer value.

• Inside Sales Responsibilities include:

• Assessing Civil Engineering Plans to identify the opportunities for ADS products and managing the Project Resource Center's work to support sales in winning this work
• Leveraging ADS Design Tools or AutoCAD to provide ADS product designs
• Leveraging BlueBeam to "Take Off" ADS product opportunities from civil engineering plans or internal designs to create a Bill of Materials
• Completing Quotes based on customer lists or Bills of Materials

If you are passionate about project coordination, technical precision, and cross-functional collaboration, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Project Services

• A Project Design and Estimator 2 independently completes work with no review or oversight.
• A Project Design and Estimator 2 may start to specialize in more complex work within a service or larger areas of assignment or begin broadening skills to be able to perform multiple services.

• Assists with territory-specific questions from others.
• Consistently meet SLAs for turnaround times.

Issue Resolution

• Prioritize urgent and more complex work within your assigned area.
• Awareness of Service Level Agreements across queues and propose shifts to supervisors if needed.
• Ability to identify issues provided on internal or external material lists/plans and present possible solutions.

Communication and Collaboration

• An ability to answer basic general questions and more advanced territory-specific questions if needed.
• Verbal and written communication is clear, concise, and easily understood, ensuring accurate interpretation of work details or project take-offs.
• Confidently communicate with Customers, Sales, and Team members in the most effective channel (Call, Text, Email, Teams, etc.).
• Demonstrate the ability to identify and ask advanced questions specific to the primary territory.
• Be visible while interacting on video calls in accordance with ADS Dress Code.

Relationship Building

• Establish relationships with mentors, team members, and the outside sales team.
• Seek out advice and ask questions proactively.
• Show initiative and responsibility in throughput.
• Collaborate with team members to meet business goals and assist in other areas when directed.

Performance and Quality

• Perform all daily tasks from the Associate role independently and without review.
• Consistently meet SLAs for case/quote turnaround times and may exceed SLAs for Associate level work.
• Start to specialize in more complex work or larger areas of assignment, or begin broadening skills to perform takeoffs, quotes, and drawings.
• Display accountability and dependability in the execution of assigned projects.
• Actively track progress on goals and make achievements and opportunities for improvement visible to supervisors.
• Proactively seek opportunities to expand your knowledge beyond your assigned region.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement activities, collaborating with team members to identify inefficiencies and suggest process improvements.
• Offer solutions when pain points in processes/procedures are recognized.
• Seen as a change agent – first to adopt changes that increase efficiency.
• Demonstrate openness to receiving constructive feedback and use it as an opportunity for growth and improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced skills with Windows and Microsoft Office (Outlook and Excel).
• Detail-oriented and able to work quickly without compromising accuracy.
• Ability to read Civil Engineering Plans and work with 2D or 3D documents.

• Advanced Salesforce or other Customer Relationship Management experience for work management or quoting preferred.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu or other Engineering Mark-Up Software, AutoCAD, or other drafting software preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of ADS products and their applications.
• Ability to independently manage complex projects and prioritize tasks.
• Clear, concise verbal and written communication.
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to mentor and support team members.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Adaptability to change and continuous improvement mindset.
• High level of accountability and dependability.
• Comfort with video communication and professional presence.

Company Benefits:

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

*100% paid by ADS.

Why Join ADS?

Growth Opportunities & Global Presence: With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.

Inclusive and Creative Work Culture: ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.

Innovative & Sustainability Focused: Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.

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EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.