Concrete Construction Estimator

Job Description

Ashton’s Construction Division was founded 10 years ago as a structural and civil concrete provider. The Construction Division is experienced in multi-phase, multi-million-dollar, long-term projects and is backed by the Sawing and Drilling Division, a concrete services leader for 20 years. Two decades of specialized concrete experience have made Ashton a go-to for site work, foundations, and tilt-wall.

Ashton’s considerable growth in recent years has not taken away from our family-owned mentality. When you work for Ashton, you are part of the family and will have the backing of supportive and friendly teammates as you work towards your career goals, your success is the company’s success. The ideal candidate for this position is someone with 2 years of commercial construction estimating experience that is looking for their next challenge. This opportunity also has a unlimited commission structure and the ability to really grow within the organization. The ideal candidate would be someone who has 2+ years of Estimating/Project Management and able to work in a high volume, fast paced environment.

Are you hard-working and ambitious? Come grow with us!

Duties and Responsibilities

In office:

Successfully manage projects of various sizes ranging from $30,000-5 Million

Execute a successful hand-off of duties between estimation and your role, your role and Superintendent. For example, understand plans, timelines, and budgets by asking the right questions

Understand project contracts inside and out and be experienced in negotiating contractual agreements in the event a problem arises

Maintain project margin by tracking project budgets, expenditures, and POs.

Maintain timely and accurate billing

Adjust timelines and budgets (change orders) as needed based on weather events, scope changes, other delays and communicate those changes to team and clients

Build and manage client relationships, including leading regular progress meetings

On site:

Perform job site walkthroughs

Perform pre-job planning and scheduling

Plan pre-project meetings with the Superintendent and other entities as required

Ensure the work performed is on track, on budget and meets the specified requirements

Identify and address challenges and opportunities to maximize profitability

Be knowledgeable and well-versed in project scope and seen as the concrete expert on-site

Skills and Qualifications

· Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills

· Proven ability to work effectively both independently and with a team

· Good problem-solving skills and can make sound decisions quickly

· Exhibits initiative and follow-through

· Incredibly organized with the ability to recall details/find information quickly

· Passionate about accuracy and response time

· Take your job and how well its going personally (in a good way), you own it

· Takes direction well and strives to go above-and-beyond

· Self-motivated with a natural desire to succeed

· Natural leadership ability

· Acts with professionalism and integrity

· Prefer familiarity with concrete construction for various industries

Requirements

5 Years Construction Estimating experience

Experience in the commercial construction industry

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Compensation package:

• Commission pay

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person