Estimator

About the role

Assists in the generation of estimates and new business opportunities in assigned markets.

Responsibilities

• Assists with quotes generation
• Prepares and submits shop/structural drawings
• Computes various cost factors
• Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements
• Ensures accuracy of all information
• Solicits suppliers and subcontractors
• Develops beneficial business relationships
• Develops good working relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
• Develops a network and contacts within the community
• Performs day-to-day estimating tasks
• Generates quantity take-off
• Prepares purchase orders and rough draft subcontractor agreements
• Prepares sub-supplier lists
• Communicates with internal/external customers
• Answers inquiries via phone, email or in-person
• Provides highest levels of customer service
• Makes presentations to large and small groups
• Translates technical information into easily understood language
• Promotes and maintains safe work environment
• Exhibits safe work behaviors
• Wears all prescribed PPE
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Technology, Construction Management or related field preferred
• 1+ years experience in asphalt paving/bridge construction or related industry
• Valid Driver's License

Skills

• Communication Proficiency
• Customer/Client Focus
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Results Driven
• Stress Management/Composure
• Teamwork Orientation

Working Conditions

• Clerical office environment
• Indoor lab conditions that include standard office equipment such as computers, photocopier, phone, filing cabinets, fax machines, cubicles
• Fast paced with changing priorities and tight deadlines; medium to high stress requiring mental dexterity and resilience
• Sits at a desk regularly
• Looks at a computer screen 8 hours a day
• Performs data entry, alpha and 10-key numeric, on a keyboard
• Uses copy/fax to scan documents
• Drives a motor vehicle
• May lift or move up to 10lbs
• Regular travel to job sites, customer sites, and corporate offices around the state is required; mostly day trips, but some overnight travel may be expected

About Milestone Contractors

Milestone Contractors is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. Milestone Contractors is a fully integrated heavy construction company specializing in highway, bridge, asphalt and concrete paving and site development. Over its 30-year history, Milestone has built a reputation for prioritizing safety, quality, people and innovation. Milestone Contractors is a part of The Heritage Group's family of companies.

Learn more at milestonelp.com