Estimator

Description

The Estimator position will be responsible for handling the estimating of projects and to assist the sales team with managing various customer accounts. He/she will work with engineering/vendors/production staff to ensure all costs are covered and accurate. When required, he/she will be the main point of contact for the customer/vendors/ and Oldcastle staff to ensure that products are constructed to the required designs/specifications.

• Responsible for estimating multiple projects concurrently and getting proposals to the sales staff before bid date.
• Reviews sales proposals to/with sales staff to ensure proper estimating and project requirements, time frames and subcontracting opportunities.
• Assist with any applicable Change Order Proposals in a timely manner, whether owner/client/architect requested or by generation from Oldcastle.
• Contact vendors for pricing on needed items, review vendor quotes to make sure those items will meet the required designs/specifications.
• Assist with inside sales, production reporting, and invoicing as required.
• cause a project to fall behind schedule.
• Monitors the progress and status of each assigned project as it moves through the process, and acts to problem solve proactively, offers technical advice, and assists other staff so as to expedite assigned projects, removes obstacles which may
• Upon project assignment, shares responsibility with the Sale Team to hold a Turnover/Kick Off meeting at the point of sale to ensure all needed information and paperwork are complete; that the scope of work is clear; review the estimate and confirm values for all items; and begin the process of scheduling the project.

Requirements

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Demonstrated ability to manage several large to small, complex bids/projects simultaneously.
• Associates Degree or equivalent work experience required. *Civil Engineering preferred.
• Ability to review and work from production schematics and engineering drawings.
• Estimating/Project Management experience preferred, ideally within the construction or precast concrete industry
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance