Project Estimator - RedGuard at RedGuard – Wichita, Kansas

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday of YOUR Choice
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• 401(k) Retirement Plans + Employer Match
• 100% Company-paid Basic Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Teladoc® Services, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• HSA, FSA and Pet Insurance Options
• Safety Boot and Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement Program
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• And more!

What You Can Expect Working in the Project Estimator II Position

The Project Estimator II independently develops cost estimates and proposals for projects of moderate to high complexity. A typical day involves reviewing technical documentation, coordinating with internal departments to resolve scope questions, and developing complete cost estimates for proposal submission. This role contributes to maintaining estimating consistency and accuracy across projects while supporting internal process improvements. The Estimator II works collaboratively with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and project stakeholders throughout the proposal development process.

Responsibilities

· Prepare complete estimates for complex projects with minimal supervision.

· Interpret drawings, specifications, and scope documentation.

· Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to clarify scope.

· Develop proposal clarifications, risk notes, and documentation.

· Participate in internal bid reviews and lessons-learned discussions.

· Mentor Junior and Estimator I staff on estimating methods.

· Identify opportunities for process improvements and estimating efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field OR equivalent work experience

· 4-7 years in estimating, construction, drafting, or related technical work

· Strong analytical and cost modeling skills.

· Ability to independently manage multiple complex estimates.

· Strong communication and cross-department coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

· Proficiency with ProEst or other estimating systems.

· Experience in industrial or government contracting environments.

· Experience mentoring junior estimating staff.

Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

· The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

· The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please provide a brief description of your reasonable accommodation to accommodations@lange.us.com

About The Company

RedGuard builds modular solutions that protect lives and assets. It is made up of innovative product lines and company divisions in the area of modular safe structures, most with threat mitigation. It is the leading authority in blast resistance and a world leader in providing safe, customizable and scalable modular buildings. The company’s dedication to meet each of its customer’s unique needs—from initial design to installation and beyond—combined with its unsurpassed standards for quality and overall safety makes it the go-to manufacturer in several industries.

RedGuard is driven by a passion for product innovation, and developing turnkey solutions that raise the bar in both personalization and protection for customers across industries and around the globe. It is dedicated to five key disciplines: concept, design, build, install and operation. Its success across industries has led some of the world's largest organizations to trust their employees' lives to RedGuard's products and brands.

For more information, visit https://redguard.com/

The compensation range provided for this role is an estimate based on available market data. The actual amount may vary considering the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please discuss the flexibility and details of our compensation philosophy with your recruiter.