Estimator

NEBCO, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Paid Holidays

Insurance Benefits

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off

On the Job Training

Job summary

Concrete Industries, Inc. is seeking an Estimator to join our team. You will review drawings, specifications, and proposals to develop accurate material and labor estimates for rebar, precast concrete, RCP, and related drainage structures.

The role collaborates with sales, production, detailing, purchasing, and project management to ensure profitable projects and timely customer service while adhering to safety programs and policies.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in construction-related field required.
• Three years of experience in construction estimating or design.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word; ability to learn estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents, plans, specifications, and addenda to identify quantities and costs.
• Prepare material takeoffs and production cost estimates.
• Evaluate supplier quotes and coordinate with teams to confirm costs.
• Communicate bid information with contractors, architects, engineers, and customers.
• Meet bid deadlines and maintain estimates and bid histories.
• Assist with project handoffs and pricing improvements.

Skills

Excel

Word

Estimating software

Takeoffs

Reading drawings

Math

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associates degree in construction-related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Digital takeoff

Job description

Concrete Industries, Inc., a NEBCO Company, is one of the region’s premier suppliers of high-quality structural concrete building and bridge girder systems, concrete pipe, rebar, and other building materials for the construction industry. Serving the greater Nebraska area, as well as parts of Iowa, Colorado, Missouri and Kansas, also specializes in high-strength, pre-stressed hollowcore slabs, as well as various types of insulated wall panels. For more information, visit www.concreteindustries.com. For more information about NEBCO, Inc., visit www.nebcoinc.com.

Job Summary

Concrete Industries, Inc. is looking for an Estimator to join our team! This role reviews construction drawings, specifications, supplier and subcontractor proposals, and related documents to develop accurate material and labor estimates and proposals. Primary products include fabricated reinforcing steel (rebar), structural precast concrete, reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), manholes, and related drainage and utility structures. May also estimate structural steel, concrete-related warehouse materials, and other assigned products. Works with sales, production, detailing, purchasing, and project management to support profitable projects and timely customer service. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews bid documents, including plans, specifications, and addenda; identify quantities, labor requirements, scope, discrepancies, exclusions, assumptions, and cost risks.
• Prepares material takeoffs, fabrication and production cost estimates, and proposals; evaluate material, labor, accessories, special manufacturing, freight, and delivery costs; revise bids and evaluate cost-effective alternatives.
• Reviews supplier and subcontractor quotations; coordinate with production, detailing, purchasing, sales, and management to confirm costs, capabilities, material availability, and competitive proposal pricing.
• Communicates with contractors, architects, engineers, suppliers, and customers as needed to confirm and/or clarify bid information, details, and other requirements related to the scope of work.
• Provides pricing and other information for walk-in or phone customers when needed.
• Meets bid deadlines; maintain estimates, bid histories, and supporting records; assist with project handoffs to communicate quantities, assumptions, special requirements, and commitments.
• Compares estimated and actual costs; recommend improvements to pricing, estimating methods, cost databases, templates, and coordination between departments.
• Complies with Company Safety Program and Policies; perform duties safely, protect confidential information, maintain reliable and consistent attendance, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Associates degree in a construction related field; and
• three years of experience working within construction estimating ordesign; or
• equivalent combination of education and experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• None required.

Other Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have previous work experience with PC's, which must include proficiency with Microsoft Office software skills in spreadsheets (Excel) and word processing (Word).
• Must have ability to use or learn estimating, digital takeoff, and company-specific software; ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines.
• Experience in construction materials estimating, rebar fabrication, architectural and/or structural precast, RCP, manholes, or utility structures preferred; familiarity with bidding, takeoffs, pricing, and manufacturing operations beneficial.
• Ability to interpret bid documents, including plans, specifications, and addenda;
• Strong mathematics, analytical judgment, accuracy, organization, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings and specifications.

Benefits

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training

Condition of Employment

Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications. Approval of pre-employment reference, background checks and post offer substance testing are required as conditions of employment.