Estimator

CRH; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Oldcastle Infrastructure in Cape Coral, FL, part of CRH, seeks an Estimator to handle project estimating and support the sales team with account management. You will work with engineering, vendors, and production staff to ensure costs are covered and designs are met.

Ideal candidates have estimating/project management experience and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders to move projects from quote to turnover. Strong MS Office skills and understanding of drawings are important.

Qualifications

• Estimating/PM experience preferred, ideally in construction or precast, but not required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple bids/projects simultaneously.
• Strong MS Word/Excel/Outlook skills.

Responsibilities

• Estimate multiple projects concurrently and deliver proposals to sales staff before bid date.
• Request pricing from vendors, review quotes to meet designs/specifications.
• Review proposals with sales to ensure requirements, time frames and subcontracting fit.

Skills

Estimating/Project Management

MS Office

Reading drawings/blueprints

Education

Associates Degree / Civil Engineering preferred

Job description

Job ID: 527032
Exempt
Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.
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Job Summary

The Estimator position will be responsible for handling the estimating of projects and to assist the sales team with managing various customer accounts. He/she will work with engineering/vendors/production staff to ensure all costs are covered and accurate. When required, he/she will be the main point of contact for the customer/vendors/ and Oldcastle staff to ensure that products are constructed to the required designs/specifications.

Job Location

• This position will be located at our office in Cape Coral, FL.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for estimating multiple projects concurrently and getting proposals to the sales staff before bid date.
• Contact vendors for pricing on needed items, review vendor quotes to make sure those items will meet the required designs/specifications.
• Reviews sales proposals to/with sales staff to ensure proper estimating and project requirements, time frames and subcontracting opportunities.
• Upon project assignment, shares responsibility with the Sale Team to hold a Turnover/Kick Off meeting at the point of sale to ensure all needed information and paperwork are complete; that the scope of work is clear; review the estimate and confirm values for all items; and begin the process of scheduling the project.
• Assist with any applicable Change Order Proposals in a timely manner, whether owner/client/architect requested or by generation from Oldcastle.
• Monitors the progress and status of each assigned project as it moves through the process, and acts to problem solve proactively, offers technical advice, and assists other staff so as to expedite assigned projects, removes obstacles which may cause a project to fall behind schedule.
• Assist with inside sales, production reporting, and invoicing as required.

Job Requirements

• Estimating/Project Management experience preferred, ideally within the construction or precast concrete industry but not required for the right individual.
• Demonstrated ability to manage several large to small, complex bids/projects simultaneously.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Associates Degree / Civil Engineering preferred, or equivalent work experience a plus but not required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and implement our management systems.
• Ability to understand engineered drawings, blueprints.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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