Estimator
(Internships Available)
REPORTS TO: Lead Estimator
PAY RANGE: $20 - $22
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Mills Concrete culture centers on pushing the limits and excelling in client satisfaction. Using responsiveness, flexibility, and open communication, we create strong, lasting internal and external relationships. This position requires a candidate with an eye for organization, flexibility, creativity, attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Essential Job Duties:
- Complete quantity takeoffs by analyzing construction drawings and plans to meticulously calculate the exact amount of materials needed to complete a project.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with general contractors.
- Prepare estimates, bids and proposals for clients.
- Operate STACK estimating software.
- Work within a team and independently to complete tasks and projects.
- Complete other tasks as given by supervising team members.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of company policies, procedures, and practices with the ability to answer work-related questions; and/or interpret and apply these guidelines correctly in various situations; knowledge applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures applicable to employment; ability to devise or modify methods or processes to solve specific problems; ability to manage multiple projects and work under time pressures to meet established deadlines; ability to handle confidential material judiciously; ability to work effectively in a busy environment with frequent interruptions; knowledge to troubleshoot minimal computer/software issues; excellent customer service skills; detailed-oriented with skills in proofreading materials and data entry to ensure accuracy. Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures; ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing; ability to maintain confidentiality of records; Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials; ability to work under minimal supervision.
Leadership and Communication Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner with owners, management, staff and the public; communicate to convey or exchange general work-related information or service to internal or external stakeholders; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse employee populations at all levels; ability to participate as a team member. Ability to present materials effectively to employees; ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy, and discretion; demonstrate ethical conduct and professionalism; ability to handle personnel issues in a highly confidential manner; responsible for short-term and long-term planning.
Decision-Making And Analytical Skills:
Requires frequent decision making affecting co-workers; ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion within the scope of assigned authority; apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; adhere to company policies, procedures, and practices; follow technical instructions, procedure manuals, and charts to solve practical problems; ability to compose routine or specialized reports or forms and business letters; and/or ensure compliance with clear guidelines and standards; ability to make administrative and procedural decisions; ability to interpret policy and establish methods and procedures; ability to analyze situations accurately and effectively problem solve; ability to mediate conflict and resolve effectively; ability to determine work procedures and promote efficiency; ability to plan, organize and implement assigned responsibilities; perform job duties in a safe and efficient manner.
Physical Demands and Working Environment: The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions; extended periods of time viewing computer monitor. The employee may be required to travel locally to participate in meetings, conferences, and other activities related to the operations of the company. May require flexible schedule to work evenings and/or weekends.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 10 lbs.; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.