Estimator

CMC; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

PTO & Vacation

401(k) match

Lifestyle benefit

Bonuses

Life & disability insurance

Stock purchase plan

Training & advancement

Job summary

CMC, a Fortune 500 company, offers a dynamic environment across recycling centers and fabrication plants. This role supports bid preparation, estimation, and coordination with sales to drive successful projects.

You will use strong math, detail-oriented drafting, and MS Office tools to produce takeoffs, cost summaries, and responsive service to customers. Join us to grow your career, enjoy Day 1 benefits, 401(k) match, and opportunities for training and advancement as we build sustainable

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical and technical writing skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and construction plans.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Estimate, bid schedules and perform Takeoff while preparing and sending preliminary scope letters, bid forms and documents to meet bid schedules.
• Completes Estimate Summary sheet.
• Assists with the research of detailing, fabrication, and field problems.
• Responsible for the Bid Process and Coordinating with Responsible Salesman.
• Responsible for making sure outstanding service is taking place and all efforts are taken to satisfy customer needs at all levels, phone calls, meetings, and job sites.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation for each job and a desirable work area.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Technical writing

MS Excel

MS Word

PDF tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree or higher preferred

Tools

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

it’s what’s inside that counts

There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Prepares Estimate, bid schedules and perform Takeoff while preparing and sending preliminary scope letters, bid forms and documents to meet bid schedules
• Completes Estimate Summary sheet
• Assists with the research of detailing, fabrication, and field problems
• Responsible for the Bid Process and Coordinating with Responsible Salesman
• Responsible for making sure outstanding service is taking place and all efforts are taken to satisfy customer needs at all levels, phone calls, meetings, and job sites
• Maintains accurate records and documentation for each job and a desirable work area

What You'll Need

• Strong Mathematical skills and technical writing skills required
• Ability to deal with uncertainty and work under minimal supervision required
• Ability to multi-task and manage time required
• Ability to interact and communicate with co-workers, company leaders, and customers in a positive manner required
• Ability to follow directions and work rules and accept constructive feedback required
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction plans
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Applications, particularly Excel
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PDF application, Adobe or Bluebeam, required.

Your Education

• High School Diploma or GED required, Associates degree or higher preferred

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let\u2019s build a better world!

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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