Rebar Estimator

CMC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Lifestyle Benefit

Bonuses

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training & Advancement

Job summary

CMC in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a detail-oriented Estimator/Bid Coordinator to support the bid process, perform rebar takeoffs, and communicate scope to the sales team. You will prepare estimates, bid schedules, and takeoffs while ensuring timely delivery of documents to meet bid deadlines.

The role requires 1–2 years of AutoCAD and blueprint reading experience, strong math and writing skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience with AutoCAD and blueprint reading
• Strong mathematical skills and technical writing
• Experience in drafting/estimating and selling fabricated rebar is a plus
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Excellent customer service and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Team player and professional in interactions with staff and external contacts
• Must be a self-starter able to follow directions
• Willing to work overtime as necessary

Responsibilities

• Manage Bid Process and coordinate with Responsible Salesman
• Perform rebar material takeoffs
• Understand scope of work and communicate to sales
• Prepare Estimate Summary sheet
• Prepare Estimate, bid schedules and Takeoff and send preliminary documents to meet bid schedules
• Other duties as assigned in general support of the organization

Skills

AutoCAD familiarity

Blueprint reading

Mathematical skills

Technical writing

Customer service

Time management

Team player

Self-starter

Overtime flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Business preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

it’s what’s inside that counts
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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

• Responsible for the Bid Process and Coordinating with Responsible Salesman
• Performs rebar material takeoffs
• Understands the scope of work and accurately communicates the information to sales
• Completes Estimate Summary sheet
• Prepares Estimate, bid schedules and perform Takeoff while preparing and sending preliminary scope letters, bid forms and documents to meet bid schedules
• Other duties as assigned in general support of the organization
  

What You'll Need

• 1 - 2 years previous experience and/or knowledge with AutoCAD and reading blueprints
• Strong Mathematical skills and technical writing skills required
• Experience in either or all of drafting/estimating and placing/sales of fabricated rebar is a plus
• Ability to deal with uncertainty and work under minimal supervision required
• Decision-making abilities with excellent customer service and both verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage time required
• Ability to be flexible, a team player and interact professionally with employees as well as external contacts
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to follow directions and work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to work overtime as necessary outside of normally scheduled shift with little or no advance notification
  

Your Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business 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. Let's 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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