What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Lithko Contracting?
Who We Are
When you join Lithko Contracting, you're building your career alongside leaders in concrete construction.
We apply our expertise across a range of industries, from industrial and manufacturing facilities to healthcare, educational institutions, chip plants, and data centers. Each year, you'll contribute to placing over 100 million square feet of concrete, helping the company generate over $1.7 billion in revenue.
With a nationwide presence of over 25 locations and more than 5,000 coworkers, you'll find endless opportunities to develop your skills, grow your career, and build beyond expectations.
The Role
Lithko Contracting is seeking an Estimator to join our team. The Estimator will support the Estimating staff and Pre-Construction Lead in all aspects of estimating, including quantity take-offs, pricing, and bidding for commercial and industrial construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
When you join Lithko Contracting, you're building your career alongside leaders in concrete construction.
We apply our expertise across a range of industries, from industrial and manufacturing facilities to healthcare, educational institutions, chip plants, and data centers. Each year, you'll contribute to placing over 100 million square feet of concrete, helping the company generate over $1.7 billion in revenue.
With a nationwide presence of over 25 locations and more than 5,000 coworkers, you'll find endless opportunities to develop your skills, grow your career, and build beyond expectations.
The Role
Lithko Contracting is seeking an Estimator to join our team. The Estimator will support the Estimating staff and Pre-Construction Lead in all aspects of estimating, including quantity take-offs, pricing, and bidding for commercial and industrial construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up estimates, including correct alternates, general conditions, and accurate vendor and subcontractor pricing, labor production, and wage rates in alignment with bid strategy.
- Conduct take-offs, identifying and quantifying all necessary concrete scope items using take-off software.
- Provide correct project information to appropriate parties during the turnover and planning phases.
- Validate that detailed and accurate information is delivered to the operations team to support project execution.
- Experience with structural concrete estimating is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Experience in estimating for a Self-Perform General Contractor or Concrete Contractor is a plus.
- Familiarity with a variety of project types, with an emphasis on Commercial/Industrial construction.
- General knowledge of construction principles and practices, with experience on projects over $1 million.
- Knowledge of negotiated bids and hard bids.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering is required.