Estimator

About the role

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

Responsibilities

• Support CMC’s commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and customer service
• Prepare accurate and timely reinforcing steel estimates for projects being pursued by CMC
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from structural, civil, and architectural construction drawings
• Estimate reinforcing steel, welded wire mesh, accessories, and other related materials
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, bid instructions, and other project documents to determine complete scope requirements
• Interpret reinforcing steel plans, schedules and specifications
• Identify scope gaps, discrepancies, unusual conditions, exclusions, and items requiring clarification
• Track drawing revisions, addenda, and bid updates and incorporate changes into existing estimates
• Review estimates for completeness, accuracy, and scope coverage before submission
• Maintain clear and organized estimating files, takeoffs, assumptions, exclusions, and supporting documentation
• Work closely with the Sales team to support bid strategy, project evaluation, and proposal deadlines
• Prioritize multiple projects while maintaining estimating accuracy and productivity
• Develop the ability to estimate increasingly complex projects with limited supervision
• Maintain a working knowledge of CRSI and ACI standards
• Participate in ongoing technical and estimating training
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret structural, civil, and architectural construction drawings
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Able to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with computers and the ability to learn estimating and takeoff software
• Knowledge and understanding of CRSI and ACI standards
• Proficiency or general knowledge of aSa Estimating
• Experience using digital takeoff software such as Bluebeam, Plan Swift, or similar platforms

Qualifications

• Associate degree or Technical degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Drafting or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or 1–3 years of experience in construction estimating, reinforced concrete, detailing, or a related discipline