Estimator at Heritage Construction + Materials in South Bend, Indiana
Posted in Other about 5 hours ago.
Job Description:
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Job Description
The Estimator is responsible for assisting in the generation of estimates and new business opportunities in assigned markets
Essential Functions
- Assists with quotes generation
- Prepares and submits shop/structural drawings
- Computes various cost factors
- Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements
- Ensures accuracy of all information
- Solicits suppliers and subcontractors
- Develops beneficial business relationships
- Develops good working relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
- Develops a network and contacts within the community
- Performs day-to-day estimating tasks
- Generates quantity take-off
- Prepares purchase orders and rough draft subcontractor agreements
- Prepares sub-supplier lists
- Communicates with internal/external customers
- Answers inquiries via phone, email or in-person
- Provides highest levels of customer service
- Makes presentations to large and small groups
- Translates technical information into easily understood language
- Promotes and maintains safe work environment
- Exhibits safe work behaviors
- Wears all prescribed PPE
Education Qualifications
- Required Bachelor's Degree in Construction Technology, Construction Management or related field preferred
Experience Qualifications
- Required 1-3 years experience in asphalt paving/bridge construction or related industry
Skills and Abilities
- Communication Proficiency
- Customer/Client Focus
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Results Driven
- Stress Management/Composure
- Teamwork Orientation
Licenses and Certifications
- PE license preferred Preferred
- Drivers License is required Required
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
- Clerical office environment
- Indoor lab conditions that include standard office equipment such as computers, photocopier, phone, filing cabinets, fax machines, cubicles
- Fast paced with changing priorities and tight deadlines; medium to high stress requiring mental dexterity and resilience
- Sits at a desk regularly
- Looks at a computer screen 8 hours a day
- Performs data entry, alpha and 10-key numeric, on a keyboard
- Uses copy/fax to scan documents
- Drives a motor vehicle
- May lift or move up to 10lbs
- Regular travel to job sites, customer sites, and corporate offices around the state is required; mostly day trips, but some overnight travel may be expected
About Milestone Contractors
Milestone Contractors is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. Milestone Contractors is a fully integrated heavy construction company specializing in highway, bridge, asphalt and concrete paving and site development. Over its 30-year history, Milestone has built a reputation for prioritizing safety, quality, people and innovation. Milestone Contractors is a part of The Heritage Group's family of companies. Learn more at https://www.milestonelp.com/
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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