Lead Estimator

Duties and Responsibilities • Participate in estimating of all project budget and/or bid activities. Critical functions performed are: o Perform quantity take-offs utilizing Bluebeam Software o Review RFP documents. Prepare and send RFI’s as required. o Obtain quotes from suppliers as required. o Coordinate & summarize input from other departments (Production, Engineering, Field). o Achieve high level of accuracy in all work o Prepare proposals based on completed estimates o Estimate change orders to original sale. o Input data into spread sheets. Strong working knowledge of Excel required. o Coordinate with customer as necessary. • Leadership responsibilities in addition to the above: o Manage flow and distribution of work to be completed by the Estimating Department. o 1-3 estimators as direct reports. o Oversee estimators to assure timely and accurate responses to RFP’s or budgets or bid opportunities. o Review all estimates for accuracy and feasibility prior to final management review/approval. o Mentor and/or develop the skill sets of less experienced team members. Essential Requirements • Three years minimum experience in Lead Estimating roll. • Five years of experience as an Estimator in the precast concrete industry. • Hands-on experience with IBM compatible computers and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Revit. • Must be able to demonstrate clear, precise communication skills, both written and oral. • Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail required. • Ability to visualize and understand how projects are broken into panels. • Ability to understand how a project is built and how that impacts scope and pricing. • Ability to talk with customers and build working relationships. • Physical presence in office, not a telecommute/remote access position. Preferred Requirements • Possess Precast practical Plant/Field experience in precast concrete. Ideally experienced with both structural and architectural precast products. (Will not consider related general construction as precast experience.) • Possess a degree from a four-year college or university with preferred emphasis in Construction Management, Math and/or Physical Science. Salary Range: $110,000 – $125,000 Coreslab (L.A.) Inc. offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Salary is commensurate with experience. About Coreslab Structures (L.A.) Inc. Coreslab Structures (L.A.) Inc. is one in a family of 17 precast/prestressed concrete manufacturing facilities located across North America. Coreslab is a leader in construction innovation, structural design and sustainable practices, dedicated to providing top quality products and services to its valued customers. Coreslab Structures (L.A.) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer