Precast Estimator

PDM•Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Reports to: Director of Sales & Estimating Position Summary: Develop cost estimates to procure new Precast projects for PDM and manage projects internally and externally as needed. Adhere to PDM’s Core Values: Relationship Building: We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners and our communities. Accountability: We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability. Urgency: We operate with a sense of urgency. Innovation: We embrace growth and change. Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts. Pillars: 1) Safety, 2) Quality, 3) Happiness, 4) Performance

Requirements

The ability to read and understand blueprints.
Computer competency in Word, Excel and other basic programs.
Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years in related field.

Nice To Haves

Bluebeam experience is a plus, but not required.
Precast estimating is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate honest and ethical behavior in all business transactions.
Be proactive with daily activities and schedules and willing to perform the actions necessary to complete them.
Be respectful of PDM teammates and support teamwork amongst coworkers.
Embrace and drive change.
Represent the company in business with customers, consultants, contractors, and other public and/or private agencies and organizations.
Evaluate ITBs, specifications, blueprints, and construction documents to understand the project as a whole.
Carefully do take-offs and prepare estimate for precast on bid negotiated projects.
Be responsible for obtaining and executing contracts or purchase orders.
Prepare a clear and complete proposal for contractors on all projects where the quoted price will be the basis for a contract.
Prepare preliminary estimates as requested by customers and be clear and specific on what is being estimated at the time the estimate is being given to the customer.
Follow-up on projects quoted to determine bid results.
Obtain all necessary information about a job before we start the drawing process. (drawings, submittal date, delivery dates, etc.)
Continually update material, labor and freight costs.
Assist project managers/coordinators with accurate prices for change orders.
Lead project hand-off meetings to share all known information about a job (finishes, delivery dates, special requirements, etc.)
Understand each individual project estimate, scope of work and adhere to financial budgets.
Produce holistic schedule/timelines for projects and manage to these schedules. Schedule is inclusive of design, detailing/engineering, submittal process, production, deliveries and closeout.
Attend scope meetings, buyout meetings, and preconstruction meetings – both with our team and clients.
Effectively manage change orders relating to finances and schedules.
Read legal contracts and scope of work requirements and make adjustments to support PDM’s interests.
Prepare sub-contracts and manage sub-contractors.