Estimator – Construction Bids & Takeoffs Expert

CRH; Telford (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonus 10%

Vacation 2 weeks

Sick leave 56 hours

401k plan

Disability benefits

11 holidays

Volunteer day

Job summary

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is seeking an Estimator for an onsite role based in the Northeast corridor. The position requires reviewing drawings and documents, performing take-offs and pricing, and collaborating with sales, production and engineering to deliver accurate quotes.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years in construction or bidding, and proficiency with proposal drawing software. Travel is occasional.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and engineering drawings.
• 3+ years of construction and/or bidding experience.
• Travel occasionally as required.

Responsibilities

• Complete take-offs and quotes for RFQs from outside sales.
• Prepare and send quotes before due dates with sales copy including necessary CCs.
• Manage overflow projects to ensure timely turnaround.
• Communicate with customers regarding quantity verification and quote structure.
• Collaborate with sales on proposal strategy and design changes.
• Work with vendors to prepare bids and write proposals.
• Manage bids of varying size and complexity.
• Review drawings, specs and proposals to prepare cost and labor estimates.
• Utilize market-based price lists provided by sales management.
• Assist in developing department tools and templates and close out win/loss jobs in ERP.
• Ensure all Oldcastle Infrastructure products are considered in bids.

Skills

Reading schematics

Engineering drawings

Bidding experience

Proposal software

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Proposal drawing software

Job description

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is seeking an Estimator for an onsite role based in the Northeast corridor. The position requires reviewing drawings and documents, performing take-offs and pricing, and collaborating with sales, production and engineering to deliver accurate quotes.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years in construction or bidding, and proficiency with proposal drawing software. Travel is occasional.