What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator - Concrete position at Concrete Technologies, Inc.?
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SUMMARY
Concrete Technologies, Inc. (CTI) is looking for a self-motivated and experienced Concrete Estimator for both our Commercial and Heavy Highway divisions. Estimators are responsible for all aspects of the construction bidding process including sales, estimating, tracking, subcontractor solicitation, labor and productivity analysis, and project costing for Commercial and Heavy Highway concrete projects. Estimators have excellent communication skills and always represent the company in a friendly and professional manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare accurate, concise, and competitive bids and estimates before deadlines.
- Maintains detailed knowledge of the market and the competition.
- Secure multiple vendor/subcontractor quotes, with negotiated pricing, for each division of a bid.
- Project sales and follow up on bids/estimates including Iowa DOT and Municipal paving projects.
- Endeavors to maintain crew schedules at full capacity.
- Read, interprets, and analyzes construction plans for costing with extreme accuracy.
- Strive for continual improvement and efficiency of the estimating system and process.
- Conducts detailed job cost analysis and review.
- Understand current market prices of labor, material, equipment, and subcontractors as they fluctuate with complete accuracy.
- Maintain a database of vendors and subcontractors.
- Effectively passes jobs to project management for efficient production after sale.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures by wearing appropriate safety equipment and use excellent safety practices while visiting job sites per CTI policies, OSHA, Federal, and State laws and regulations.
- Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities, as assigned.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent and related work experience required, or 2-4 years' technical school.
- 3 years' estimating experience, required, in the construction industry; concrete construction, preferred.
- Proficient mathematical skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to create documents with zero grammatical, punctuation, spelling, or numerical errors.
- Able to work well under time constraints.
- Able to work well in a team environment.
- Communicate effectively and confidently with customers.
- Must be able to work onsite at our headquarters location in Grimes, IA. This is not a remote job.
About Us:
In 2001, Concrete Technologies, Inc. ("CTI") opened for business with four employees and a focus on commercial foundations, floors, and parking lots. Since then, CTI has grown to over 250 employees and added mainline paving to its service line. Initially focused on Central Iowa, CTI has successfully completed projects throughout Iowa and the Midwest. Together with CTI Ready Mix and CTI Recycling, the CTI companies bring the resources to provide a diverse range of concrete construction services and ready mix designs.
Concrete Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.