Estimator
Sika
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- Location
- Amherst, NY
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Nov 6
- 2 days ago
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About the company
Sika
Chemicals · 10,001+ employees
Emseal, A Sika Company, is a manufacturer of premium sealants and expansion joint systems for the commercial construction industry and many specialty market applications.
What you'll do
- Emseal, A Sika Company, is a manufacturer of premium sealants and expansion joint systems for the commercial construction industry and many specialty market applications. Sika Emseal is seeking a detail-oriented and technically minded Estimator to support our team. This role is responsible for reviewing construction documents, interpreting architectural plans, and preparing accurate material takeoffs and estimates for expansion joint systems used in commercial and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with excellent communication skills and enjoys collaborating across sales, engineering, and technical teams to help drive project success. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Review, analyze, and interpret architectural and construction documents to develop a thorough understanding of project requirements.
- Prepare detailed material takeoffs and cost estimates for specified expansion joint products.
- Evaluate project plans, specifications, and details to ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates.
- Present and communicate estimates to internal sales teams and customers as needed.
- Develop project summaries that support engineering and project execution activities.
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Engineering, and Technical Services teams to address project-specific requirements.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting bid deadlines and internal timelines.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform other related duties as assigned.
What you need
- Associate degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Technology, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of two years of relevant estimating, construction, engineering, or architectural experience.
- Experience with construction estimating software, particularly On-Screen Takeoff (OST), is preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
- Strong spatial reasoning skills with the ability to visualize three-dimensional applications from two-dimensional plans.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word as well as Adobe Acrobat/Reader.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and prioritize competing deadlines.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Education: an associate degree
Key skills
On-Screen Takeoff (OST)Microsoft OfficeExcelWordAdobe Acrobat/Readerarchitectural drawingsconstruction documentsspatial reasoningwritten and verbal communication
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Perks
- 401k with Generous Company Match
- Bonuses
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid time off
- Education Assistance
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Emseal, A Sika Company, is a manufacturer of premium sealants and expansion joint systems for the commercial construction industry and many specialty market applications.
Sika Emseal is seeking a detail-oriented and technically minded Estimator to support our team. This role is responsible for reviewing construction documents, interpreting architectural plans, and preparing accurate material takeoffs and estimates for expansion joint systems used in commercial and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with excellent communication skills and enjoys collaborating across sales, engineering, and technical teams to help drive project success.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Review, analyze, and interpret architectural and construction documents to develop a thorough understanding of project requirements.
Prepare detailed material takeoffs and cost estimates for specified expansion joint products.
Evaluate project plans, specifications, and details to ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates.
Present and communicate estimates to internal sales teams and customers as needed.
Develop project summaries that support engineering and project execution activities.
Collaborate closely with Sales, Engineering, and Technical Services teams to address project-specific requirements.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting bid deadlines and internal timelines.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform other related duties as assigned.
Associate degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Technology, or a related technical field.
Minimum of two years of relevant estimating, construction, engineering, or architectural experience.
Experience with construction estimating software, particularly On-Screen Takeoff (OST), is preferred.
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
Strong spatial reasoning skills with the ability to visualize three-dimensional applications from two-dimensional plans.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word as well as Adobe Acrobat/Reader.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and prioritize competing deadlines.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
401k with Generous Company Match
Bonuses
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid time off, paid holidays
Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
Education Assistance
Professional Development Opportunities
Employee Referral Program & More!
Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.
We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.