Review RFP documents. Prepare and send RFI's as required.
Obtain quotes from suppliers as required.
Coordinate & summarize input from other departments (Production, Engineering, Field).
Achieve high level of accuracy in all work
Prepare proposals based on completed estimates
Estimate change orders to original sale.
Input data into spread sheets. Strong working knowledge of Excel required.
Coordinate with customer as necessary.
Leadership responsibilities in addition to the above:
Manage flow and distribution of work to be completed by the Estimating Department.
1-3 estimators as direct reports.
Oversee estimators to assure timely and accurate responses to RFP's or budgets or bid opportunities.
Review all estimates for accuracy and feasibility prior to final management review/approval.
Mentor and/or develop the skill sets of less experienced team members.
Essential Requirements
Three years minimum experience in Lead Estimating position.
Five years of experience as an Estimator in the precast concrete industry.
Hands-on experience with IBM compatible computers and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Revit.
Must be able to demonstrate clear, precise communication skills, both written and oral.
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail required.
Ability to visualize and understand how projects are broken into panels.
Ability to understand how a project is built and how that impacts scope and pricing.
Ability to talk with customers and build working relationships.
Physical presence in office, not a telecommute/remote access position.
Preferred Requirements
Possess Precast practical Plant/Field experience in precast concrete. Ideally experienced with both structural and architectural precast products. (Will not consider related general construction as precast experience.)
Possess a degree from a four-year college or university with preferred emphasis in Construction Management, Math and/or Physical Science.