Estimator

Concast, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 34,440 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid life and disability

On-site role

Career growth

Job summary

Concast, Inc. is a leader in precast concrete manufacturing, delivering essential products nationwide.

The Estimator role contributes to accurate cost forecasting tied to project specs and historical data, with collaboration across sales, operations, and leadership. The position involves reading customer requirements, understanding production limits, and coordinating with carriers to quote freight while ensuring timely delivery and strong customer service.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or one-year related experience and/or training.
• 1–3 years estimating or sales experience preferred.
• Requires proficiency with inventory software, Microsoft Office, project management software, and email.
• Strong strategic planning, detail orientation, and organizational skills.
• Customer service oriented with friendly demeanor and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Estimate product costs for manufactured products.
• Communicate with sales representatives, customers, shipping and operations teams, and executives.
• Estimate lead times on quotes based on current production.
• Read and understand customer specifications for project requirements.
• Understand the product line and manufacturing limitations.
• Estimate freight costs from current carrier rates.
• Organize workload to meet customer due dates.
• File and organize paperwork; use various communication channels.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Inventory Software

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Email

Strategic Planning

Attention to Detail

Communication

Customer Service

Friendly Demeanor

Reliability/Attendance

Education

AA degree or equivalent

Tools

Inventory Software

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Email

Job description

Description

About Concast, Inc

Concast Inc. is a leader in precast concrete manufacturing, producing essential products used in infrastructure and construction projects nationwide. With more than 50 years of industry experience, Concast offers a stable, team-focused environment where quality, safety, and long-term growth matter.

What We Offer

• Stable, growing company with more than 50 years of success
• $0 Medical and Dental coverage options for employees
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off plus paid holidays
• Company-paid life and short-term disability coverage
• Career growth in manufacturing sales and estimating
• On-site role connected to real-world production and engineering

Position Summary

Estimates product cost for manufactured projects in response to requests for proposals. Calculates costs based on analysis of project specifications, pricing schedules for labor and materials, and historical data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Estimates product costs for manufactured products
• Communicates (email and phone) with sales representatives, customers, shipping manager, operations manager, president, and admin assistants.
• Estimates lead times on quotes based on current production
• Read and understand customer specifications for project requirements
• Comprehend the company’s product line and manufacturing limitations
• Estimates freight costs based on current freight rates acquired from carriers
• Organizes and prioritizes workload to meet customer due dates
• Files and organizes paperwork
• Utilizes email, phone, and other communication techniques to convey information
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• 1-3 years of estimating or sales experience is preferred.
• Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Computer skills required: Inventory Software; Microsoft Office; Project Management Software; and Email.
• Strategic Planning
• Attention to Detail
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Customer service orientated
• Friendly demeanor
• Reliable transportation and great attendance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing a plus

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Office setting connected to a manufacturing plant
• Frequent computer and keyboard use
• Occasional lifting/pushing/carrying under 25 pounds

Pay & Benefits

• Pay range: $25.00 – $29.00/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits include:

• Medical and dental coverage at no cost to the employee
• Vision insurance
• Life, Hospital, accident, and Critical Illness plans
• 401(k) with Company match
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, and personal days)
• Company-provided uniforms and PPE
• Additional employee programs