Commercial Estimator

Cru Concrete • Dane, WI

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About The Position

Being part of Cru means enjoying year-round employment, and coming home each night after work. It also means knowing you’re at a stable company where you can expand your skillset, build your career, and move up in the ranks. As a estimator for Cru Concrete you will... Perform quantity take-offs for concrete, rebar, formwork, and other materials. Develop detailed cost estimates, proposals, and bid packages. Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing. Collaborate with project managers, foremen, and clients to clarify project requirements. Create job cards and import plans to Leica total stations Prepare change order pricing and assist with project budgets. Maintain current knowledge of material costs, labor rates, equipment, and industry trends. Track awarded projects and provide feedback on actual vs. estimated costs for continuous improvement. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors. Promote Cru Concrete. Inc. at builder and industry functions Other duties as assigned. Why Cru Concrete? Cru consistently partners with the largest builders in the state. We’re a continually growing company that knows how to weather the ups and downs of the economy. Another Cru advantage: We innovate with technology that helps us outperform our competitors and allows our crews to work more safely and efficiently. Cru Concrete provides an outstanding package that includes… Competitive pay Health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance Employer paid life and short-term disability insurance 401K with company match Excellent paid time-off package, with accrual beginning your first day of employment Flexible spending and Dependent Care Accounts Steel Toe Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement Program Safety Incentives and Milestone Recognition for your achievements Paid on-the-job training & education Fun company events We value our employees, and it shows in how we reward them.

Requirements

• 2+ years of concrete field experience, 1 year of estimating experience (concrete construction preferred) or a combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of concrete methods, materials, and processes (foundations, flatwork, finishing, decorative, etc.).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple bids simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with estimating software, CAD, Microsoft Excel, and reading blueprints/plans preferred
• Previous customer service experience and the ability to communicate clearly with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity take-offs for concrete, rebar, formwork, and other materials.
• Develop detailed cost estimates, proposals, and bid packages.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Collaborate with project managers, foremen, and clients to clarify project requirements.
• Create job cards and import plans to Leica total stations
• Prepare change order pricing and assist with project budgets.
• Maintain current knowledge of material costs, labor rates, equipment, and industry trends.
• Track awarded projects and provide feedback on actual vs. estimated costs for continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Promote Cru Concrete. Inc. at builder and industry functions
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance
• Employer paid life and short-term disability insurance
• 401K with company match
• Excellent paid time-off package, with accrual beginning your first day of employment
• Flexible spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Steel Toe Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement Program
• Safety Incentives and Milestone Recognition for your achievements
• Paid on-the-job training & education
• Fun company events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed