Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. They are looking for a Project Design & Estimator II to independently manage projects, support sales efforts, and contribute to continuous improvement within the company.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Skills
- 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
- 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
- Advanced Salesforce or other Customer Relationship Management experience for work management or quoting
- Experience with Bluebeam Revu or other Engineering Mark-Up Software, AutoCAD, or other drafting software
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)*
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs
- 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)
- Voluntary identity theft and fraud protection
- *100% paid by ADS
- Global presence and opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world
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