Estimator-Technical

White Cap Supply Holdings, LLC.; Eldridge (IA); Híbrido; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

White Cap Supply Holdings, LLC. seeks a Senior Estimator to produce detailed material quantity estimates from owner or contractor furnished plans. The role supports bid development and ensures compliance with specifications.

You will coordinate with vendors, design engineers, and project teams, mentor junior staff, and help craft competitive bid strategies. This hybrid role is based in Eldridge, IA. A BS/BA in a related field is required, with 5–8 years of experience (MS/MA considered) and

Formación

• BS/BA in a related discipline; MS/MA may substitute for experience.
• 5–8 years of related field experience; MS/MA with 3–5 years acceptable in some areas; certification optional depending on role.

Responsabilidades

• Research plans/specifications to identify material requirements and scope.
• Determine accurate quantities from construction plans and identify necessary materials.
• Coordinate with vendors for availability and delivery timelines.
• Clarify material issues with engineers/owners via RFIs or written requests.
• Collaborate with design teams to suggest value engineering options for bids.
• Assist in bid preparation and monitor pricing to ensure competitive offers.
• Review work of other estimators and provide guidance as a senior staff member.
• Provide ongoing training and mentoring to sales and estimating staff.

Conocimientos

Estimating

Bid strategy

Vendor coordination

Design coordination

Mentoring

Educación

BS/BA in related discipline

MS/MA in related field

Descripción del empleo

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.

The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.

Job Summary

Responsible for completing detailed and itemized material quantity estimates from owner or contractor furnished plan sets.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Researches plans and specifications and identifies any special material or construction requirements and determines the general scope of work. Determines if company supplied material meet local/state/federal specifications.

• Determines accurate and detailed quantities of products and related specialty materials as measured from construction plan sets. Accurately identifies the type of material necessary for construction of facilities.

• Communicates with material vendor and accurately determines availability and delivery times for specialty products.

• Communicates with design engineer or owner to clarify any unusual or special material issues via phone, e‑mail or written Requests for Information (RFI).

• Meets with owners/engineers/architects to assist with or suggest specific design/build concepts. Meets with local engineering design teams to recommend value engineering options for bid projects.

• Actively works with sales team to design successful bid strategies. Assists in bid preparation and insures customers receive quotations in a timely manner. Tracks and monitors competitor pricing to determine market value of bids.

• Coordinates and reviews work of other estimators or sales staff as a senior employee.

• Conducts continuing education training and mentoring of other sales and estimating staff on a regular basis.

Nature and Scope

• Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results.

• Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to the expected results. Determines and develops an approach to solutions. Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.

• May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc. Contributes to employees' professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority.

Work Environment

• Usually located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort, such as dust, fumes, or odors.

• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment that may be heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward.

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Preferred Qualifications

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Functional Area Sales

Work Type Hybrid

White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Aff… White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.