Pre-Bid Designer/Estimator

Company Overview

Since 1994, Diversified Fall Protection (DFP) has been a full-service fall protection provider and trusted partner, dedicated to making workplaces safer. Our core purpose is simple yet powerful: Saving Lives. As safety-minded professionals, we deliver integrated fall protection solutions with a focus on reducing risk and keeping workers safe.

At DFP, we believe that being Easy to Work With isn’t just a pledge — it’s a principle we live by every day. Guided by our Core Values — Resolven, Do the right thing, Be versatile, and Take people to higher ground — we strive to build trust with our customers, industry partners, and each other.

Everything we do is driven by the belief that the worker is at the center of our brand. When faced with decisions, we ask: Which choice ensures that a worker makes it home at the end of the day? Our culture, commitment, and creative expression all serve this core purpose, often reflected in the message we stand behind: #NoFalls.

Position Summary

The Pre-Bid Designer/Estimator is a hybrid role that combines technical design and cost estimation of fall protection and suspended access systems using AutoCAD and Bluebeam, while ensuring compliance with Cal/OSHA, OSHA, and ANSI standards. This position supports both the Utah and California estimating teams by creating pre-bid layouts, generating accurate project cost estimates, and preparing proposals. It requires versatility in shifting between design and estimation tasks, as well as proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Excel, and Word. The role involves close collaboration with sales, site survey technicians, and engineers to ensure timely and accurate project documentation. Additional responsibilities may include participating in customer communications, supporting field and office survey teams, and helping resolve design or cost-related issues. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and update pre-bid fall protection system drawings using AutoCAD, ensuring accuracy and compliance with engineering specifications.
• Review site survey data, including photos, videos, drawings, satellite imagery, and communications, to develop a clear understanding of each project.
• Generate detailed, accurate cost estimates and written system descriptions for use by sales teams, customers, and engineering.
• Assist site survey technicians in evaluating system layouts and collaborate with sales and engineering to resolve design and cost issues.
• Participate in client and internal team calls to provide technical input and ensure estimating tasks align with project timelines and customer expectations.
• Provide drafting and estimating support to both California and Utah teams, coordinating with regional management to meet local project requirements.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in job cost estimation, with a strong understanding of structural steel, steel fabrication, and building construction.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for technical drawing and layout creation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced knowledge of Excel including the ability to create and edit complex formulas and basic macros.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, particularly architectural and structural drawings.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to compile detailed information from multiple sources accurately and on time.
• Prior experience using CRM systems.
• Effective communication skills with both internal teams and external clients/customers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a detail-oriented and quality-conscious approach.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision and thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player with a commitment to supporting cross-functional projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with safety standards and codes including OSHA, Cal/OSHA, ANSI Z359, ASME A120, and ANSI/IWCA I-14.
• Salesforce proficiency is a plus.
• Additional relevant skills, certifications, or education in design, construction safety, or estimating are a plus.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Ability to Insure
• Criminal Justice Background Check (state and federal)
• Drug Test (5-panel)
• E-Verify eligibility verification

Physical Requirements

This position is primarily based in an indoor office setting, with the option for a hybrid work schedule coordinated with management. It is largely sedentary and requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer—up to 8 hours a day. Regular tasks include reading, writing, counting, and using hands and fingers to operate keyboard, phone, and standard office equipment. Occasional walking, bending, reaching, and standing may also be required.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a 1-hour lunch as scheduled with management. This position may require hours beyond the standard working hours listed above to satisfy job duties and department demand.

Company Benefits

• Benefit eligibility begins on the first of the month following the completion of 30 days of employment.
• Benefits offered are: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability, and Life Insurance
• There is a company-sponsored life insurance policy that employees are eligible for even if waiving other coverages.
• 401(k) contribution eligibility is the start of the first pay period following the completion of 30 days of employment through John Hancock – employer match is 5% at enrollment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Diversified Fall Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We value diverse perspectives and believe that a wide range of experiences and backgrounds strengthens our team. Our core values—Resolve to the nth power, Do the right thing, Be versatile, and Take people to higher ground—guide how we treat one another and support our mission of saving lives. We are proud to build a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Additional Responsibilities

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the role and does not include every task or responsibility that may be required. Duties and responsibilities may evolve or change over time to meet the needs of the business, and the employee may be asked to perform other related tasks as assigned, with or without prior notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Heber City, UT 84032 (Required)

Work Location: In person