Project Design & Estimator II

Summary

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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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

Nice to Haves

• 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