Estimator

Job ID: 528666Exempt

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Oldcastle, a CRH company, 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 Auburn, WA.
Job Responsibilities
Complete take-offs and quotes for all RFQ’s brought in by the outside sales teamSend quote to customer before due date, ensuring outside salesperson is copied on all correspondenceCommunicate directly with customer regarding quantity verification/confirmation and quote structureWork with the sales team on proposal strategy, basis-of-design changes, or value engineering optionsWork with vendors to prepare bids and write proposalsManage bids that range in size and complexity simultaneouslyReview and analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare, cost and labor estimates for products, projects or servicesUtilize market-based price list provided by sales managerAssist in development of department improvement initiatives such as historical data, tool and template development and closing out win/loss jobs in ERPWork with outside sales to ensure all Oldcastle Infrastructure products are being considered – “Own the Jobsite” mentalityWork with OSR to understand and complete an entire bid package properly
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experienceWorking knowledge of how to read and interpret schematics and engineering drawings3+ years of recent construction and/or bidding experience a plusKnowledge of software for proposal drawings
Compensation
Yearly target salary is $85,000.00 to $95,000.00Eligible for a yearly bonus of 10%Vacation hours of two weeks per yearSick leave benefits up to 56 hours per annum401k planShort-Term and Long-Term Disability benefitsEleven paid holidays per yearAnnual Community Volunteer paid day
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base payComprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programsGroup retirement savings programHealth and wellness programsAn inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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