Estimator

Cantera Concrete Company

The Role

Overview

Prepare and submit construction quotes, manage costs, and ensure safety for concrete projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • quantity takeoffs
  • cost monitoring
  • bid preparation
  • change pricing
  • safety oversight
  • client relations

Tasks

-Promotes Cantera’s culture of “Safety First” -Solicit vendor quotes -Prepare proposals and acquire bid bonds -Monitor costs, including labor and time -Prepare quantity takeoffs and estimates in a timely manner -Assist Project Managers with pricing of change orders -Communicates with Safety Professionals to ensure a safe workplace -Develops client relationships for current and future jobs -Prepare job cost budget -Participate in the job turnover processes with other members of the Cantera leadership team -Identifies and quantifies construction elements -Participates in bid reviews with other estimators as necessary -Proactively identifies and halts unsafe work practices, and promptly reports them to management to ensure a safe work environment

Requirements

  • osha 10
  • cpr
  • first aid
  • concrete exp
  • construction exp
  • microsoft

What You Bring

The Estimator is responsible for preparing and submitting quotes on the project(s) assigned to achieve safe, quality, and profitable projects completed in a timely manner. This position must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as have strong communication and client service skills. Work Experience -Strong written and verbal communication skills, both internally and externally -OSHA 10 Certified -Must be comfortable with travel on an as needed basis -Able to engage in a variety of tasks, and consistently meet deadlines -CPR Certified -Strong mathematical skills -Strong attention to detail -Strong decision-making/problem-solving skills -Two (2) years Concrete Experience -Four (4) years of Construction Experience with no formal education required -Knowledge of Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Bluebeam -Able to perform duties independently -First Aid Certified -Excellent time management and organizational skills

Benefits

-Requires overtime hours

The Company

About Cantera Concrete Company

-Privately held and financially strong, it maintains virtually unlimited bonding capacity with major insurers and banks. -Specializing in cast‑in‑place concrete, tilt‑wall, architectural finishes, mass concrete, flat work and structural site concrete. -Typical projects include stadium additions, commercial buildings, elevated decks, plazas and deep‑foundation installations. -Recognized annually for safety and quality, holding safety awards and accreditation unique among specialty concrete firms in its region.

Sector Specialisms

Flatwork

Foundations

Tilt Wall

Cast in Place Structures

Concrete Site Work

Architectural Finishes

Imprinted Concrete

Stained Concrete

Saw-cut Finishes

Colored Concrete

Sponge Finish