Estimator
JENSEN INFRASTRUCTURE•Troy, MO
•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Estimator supports customers and the sales, engineering, and production teams by estimating precast concrete products for large construction projects. The role is based in a modern, clean office in Troy, Missouri, and reports to the General Manager. It works in a dynamic team environment and contributes to customer quotations, bids, production planning, and business opportunity development.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of estimating practices.
- Commitment to customer service.
- Enthusiasm and motivation in a fast-paced environment.
- At least 2 years of on-the-job experience, including database administration and computer programs related to sales and customer service.
- Bachelor’s degree; an Engineering or Construction Management degree is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
Responsibilities
- Review bid documents to determine project scope and required precast concrete products.
- Verify the accuracy of drawings, blueprints, specifications, and other project data through communication with engineering before estimating costs.
- Calculate and prepare material and work-item quantities (takeoffs) based on project requirements.
- Prepare estimates covering material pricing, labor production, equipment pricing, delivery expenses, product timing, and other potential cost elements.
- Identify potential new work through contacts, bid rooms, customers, and other sources, and share relevant information for strategic business planning.
- Provide sales employees with technical assistance on cost analysis for specialized projects involving custom products.
- Coordinate with inventory teams on product inventory levels using historical sales, and adjust production schedules to meet customer demand and reduce overtime costs associated with out-of-stock products.
- Coordinate with customers to identify field crew needs, prevailing-wage requirements, and Jensen Precast on-site requirements so pricing is appropriate.
- Coordinate with production and inventory teams to determine pour schedule needs, product scheduling, and manufacturing costs.
- Prepare customer quotations and compile bids using the estimating platform.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
