The Estimator is responsible for preparing and submitting quotes on the project(s) assigned to achieve safe, quality, and profitable projects completed in a timely manner. This position must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as have strong communication and client service skills.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Safety
Promotes Cantera's culture of "Safety First"
Communicates with Safety Professionals to ensure a safe workplace
Proactively identifies and halts unsafe work practices, and promptly reports them to management to ensure a safe work environment
Operational
Identifies and quantifies construction elements
Participate in the job turnover processes with other members of the Cantera leadership team
Develops client relationships for current and future jobs
Monitor costs, including labor and time
Participates in bid reviews with other estimators as necessary
Asses risk possibilities associated with projects
Prepare proposals and acquire bid bonds
Prepare job cost budget
Solicit vendor quotes
Prepare quantity takeoffs and estimates in a timely manner
Assist Project Managers with pricing of change orders
Other duties as assigned
JOB SKILLS & ABILITIES GUIDELINES:
Broad understanding of the concrete construction industry
Knowledge of Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Bluebeam
Strong written and verbal communication skills, both internally and externally
Functions effectively as part of a team
Strong decision-making/problem-solving skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Able to engage in a variety of tasks, and consistently meet deadlines
Able to perform duties independently
Strong mathematical skills
Strong attention to detail
QUALIFICATIONS:
Work Experience
Four (4) years of Construction Experience with no formal education required
Two (2) years Concrete Experience
Certifications
OSHA 10 Certified
CPR Certified
First Aid Certified
WORK CONDITIONS AND HOURS
Conditions and hours
Requires overtime hours
Must be comfortable with travel on an as needed basis
Some weekends are required
Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters
Cantera Concrete Company will not accept candidate submission by unsolicited third parties through this site or any company email address. All unsolicited candidates presented to Cantera Concrete Company will be considered the property of Cantera Concrete Company. Cantera Concrete Company will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Cantera Concrete Company will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third parties submitting candidates in this manner. Cantera Concrete Company only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have in place a signed agreement. All contact with Cantera Concrete Company from third parties must be through our Human Resources Recruiting department. Outside recruiters are asked not to contact our hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of the Cantera Concrete Company Human Resources Recruiting Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Cantera Concrete Company.