Estimator (Construction)

Rinker Materials®, a QUIKRETE® Company, is one of the nation's largest manufacturers of reinforced concrete pipe, box, bridge, and other related infrastructure products for stormwater and sanitary applications. All of Rinker's products provide long-term solutions through their built-in strength and durability and meet or contribute to specifications defined by the American Society of Testing Materials, American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials, American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association, American Society of Civil Engineers, American Society of Testing Materials and/or United States Bureau of Reclamation.

Rinker was founded in 1964, headquartered in Houston, Texas, and has over 70 facilities across the United States and Eastern Canada.

Location: DeLand or Green Cove Springs, Florida

This position works on-site at a Rinker facility in DeLand or Green Cove Springs, Florida. This is not a work-from-home, remote, or hybrid position.

Why Join Our Team?

Joining Rinker means becoming a part of a team that's committed to making a positive impact. When you work with us, you're not just building structures; you're contributing to the growth and development of communities. As an Estimator, you will prepare timely, accurate quotes for project bids as part of our engineering group.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, a 401k match, paid vacation, holidays, employee discounts, and more.

Why Choose a Career with Us?

• Growth and Learning: We provide an environment that encourages personal and professional growth, helping you build a long-lasting, successful career.
• Innovation: Be a part of a team that's shaping the future of construction and infrastructure.
• Impact: What we build today will shape the world for generations to come. Your work here will be your legacy, impacting communities and leaving a lasting mark on the world.
• Collaboration: We value collaboration and teamwork, knowing that the best solutions are born through shared knowledge and diverse perspectives. Join us and work with talented, like-minded professionals.

About the Role:

• Prepare timely, accurate estimates and quotes for manufactured products, projects, and services to support bidding and pricing decisions.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, project plans, and specifications to identify applicable precast components, perform quantity takeoffs, and determine material and equipment requirements.

• Identify missing or unclear project information and ask questions to obtain the details needed for a complete and accurate quote.

• Itemize tools, fixtures, or equipment to be manufactured by company or purchased from outside sources.
• Establish cost estimates for materials, purchased equipment, subcontracted work, production activities and requirements, and labor.

• Communicate effectively with customers and the sales team, provide timely responses, and clarify project needs to support the bid and quote process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering plans and project specifications, including drawing organization, abbreviations, the distinction between plans and specifications, and quantity takeoffs.
• Knowledge of construction or engineering principles relevant to estimating. Direct manufacturing experience is not required; construction estimating, contractor quoting, and pre-construction estimating experience are applicable.
• General understanding of project bidding and quoting, including identifying the information needed to prepare an accurate estimate.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, VPN database system usage and web-based file storage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with customers, respond promptly, and understand and support customer needs.
• Superior analytical, organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, seek clarification, and develop new skills while managing competing demands and adapting to changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Early-career candidates who meet the plan-reading and estimating requirements and are eager to learn and grow are encouraged to apply.
• Effective and proactive team player; understands the importance of supporting our customers and sales team.
• Ability to demonstrate patterns of positive attitude, strong work ethic and dedication.
• Self-directed and motivated to continually evaluate and improve processes and procedures.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to travel 10 percent as required to various locations.
• Ability to report to work on-site at the DeLand or Green Cove Springs, Florida facility.

We're always on the lookout for passionate individuals who are committed to Excellence and share our vision of a better future. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to some of the most exciting infrastructure projects, we invite you to explore our current job openings and start your journey with us.

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Rinker Materials is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing a workforce with well-qualified individuals without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, disability, veteran status or other protected characteristics. Rinker Materials is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment testing as a condition of employment. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact the Rinker Recruiting team at (303) 853-8053.