Estimator

POSITION SUMMARY:

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
• Assess 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

BENEFITS:

• Receive, review, forward and track status of submittals
• Track and distribute RFIs
• Assist in preparations of bid packages and procurement
• Track and inspect material deliveries
• Attend project meetings and record meeting minutes
• Assist in project close-out
• Communicate and enforce Manhattan Safety Policies
• Demonstrate commitment to an injury-free environment through own actions and mentoring others
• Other duties as assigned

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.