Estimator

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CRH Americas Building Products is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.
Job Summary
The Estimator is the fulcrum to Oldcastle Infrastructure’s business to ensure there is a counterbalance to the customer needs and OI’s profitability through accurate summation of all project costs through analyzing drawings and technical documents to create an accurate proposal for the customer.
The Estimator is responsible for all allocated inbound non-transactional RFQs. They review drawings, technical documents and other associated documentation to complete take-offs, pricing and ultimately a quote through partnering with other key Oldcastle Infrastructure functional areas such as sales, strategic account managers, production, engineering and transportation in a timely manner.
Estimators are individuals that exhibit organizational discipline and meticulous attention to detail while managing multiple RFQs.
Job Location
This position will be located at our plant in Littleton, CO.
Job Responsibilities
Complete take-offs and quotes for all RFQ’s brought in by the outside sales team
Send quote to customer before due date, ensuring outside salesperson is copied on all correspondence
Communicate directly with customer regarding quantity verification/confirmation and quote structure
Work with the sales team on proposal strategy, basis-of-design changes, or value engineering options
Work with vendors to prepare bids and write proposals
Manage bids that range in size and complexity simultaneously
Review and analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare, cost and labor estimates for products, projects or services
Utilize market-based price list provided by sales manager
Assist in development of department improvement initiatives such as historical data, tool and template development and closing out win/loss jobs in ERP
Work with outside sales to ensure all Oldcastle Infrastructure products are being considered – “Own the Jobsite” mentality
Work with OSR to understand and complete an entire bid package properly
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience
Working knowledge of how to read and interpret schematics and engineering drawings
3+ years of recent construction and/or bidding experience a plus
Knowledge of software for proposal drawings
Compensation
This role has a base salary range of $70,000 to $80,000/year + 10% annual bonus
Vacation hours of two weeks per year
Sick leave benefits up to 56 hours per annum
401k plan
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
11 paid holidays per year
Annual community volunteer paid day
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
An inclusive culture that values oppo

Employment type
Full Time