Entry Level Cost Estimator – Cast Stone

Job Overview

Edwards Cast Stone is looking for an entry level cost estimator to join our team.  This position is responsible for preparing accurate estimates and take-offs on projects.  This includes the review of projects to bid, analyzing information and working with our team to provide exceptional customer service.  Visit our website for details on our history and our work: www.edcstone.com The following duties are typical for this position and are not all inclusive:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work independently or with estimating team to create responsive proposals to both simple and complex requests for cast stone bids.
• Directly prepare detailed quality take-offs, develop assumed specifications, and assign relevant cost factors to cost estimates.
• Identify and analyze various cast stone projects open for bidding.
• Receive and evaluate subcontractor quotes for applicable scopes and alignment with bid documents.
• Review project plans and specifications for estimating and bidding procedures.
• Answer customer questions and confer with construction managers, architects, engineers, and masons to win business.
• Download, store and organize plans and project specifications electronically.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, products, and pricing trends.
• Continually develop and maintain relationships with architects, engineers, general contractors, masons and customers.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read, listen to, understand, and follow directions with an attention to detail.
• Analyze plans and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates.
• Strong mathematics and technical skills to understand system analysis.
• Dedicated and reliable work ethic.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.

Work location and Schedule

• In office, full-time. No travel.
• Day shift, Monday – Friday.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance

Edwards Cast Stone is an Equal Opportunity Employer