Precast Concrete Sales/Estimator

General Summary of Responsibilities: 

• Develops cost estimates for the bidding process
• Professionally manages the sales process on bid projects
• Establishes and nurtures customer relations
• Work with Lakelands' Corporate Values in mind

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities:

• Estimates material, labor and freight for construction projects identified as good bidding opportunities
• Works with Operations Manager and Engineering in regards to form costs and labor costs on special projects
• Generates estimates and proposals for selected projects
• Obtains bidders lists for projects that have been scoped and estimated
• Actively pursues bid projects with timely follow up and awareness of project status
• Tends to and assists walk-in customers with project and product inquiries
• Assumes the role of Project Manager for (minor) projects that have been awarded to Lakelands and performs the following tasks for those (minor) projects:
  • Serves as the contact person between the customer, engineering and operations
  • Ensures that specifications and expectations are met
  • Works with Engineering/Drafting to ensure that drawings are submitted in timely manner and project benchmark dates are met
  • Documents all phone and verbal communications related to projects
  • Maintains project files in an accessible and well-organized manner
  • Advises the Operations Manager of the development of circumstances leading to potential change orders or added costs
  • Works with the Operations Manager and the Shipping Manager, to ensure that delivery of the finished product is coordinated with the General Contractor's erection schedule
• Serves as a role model for employees with regard to attendance, timeliness, loyalty, mutual respect, and support for organizational teamwork and continuous process improvement.
• Work ethic reflects Lakelands Core Values of Quality, Teamwork, Commitment, Honesty and Efficiency

Experience Required:

• Ability to read and understand written instructions, notices, handbooks, and government regulations.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written ideas and observations in an understandable manner.
• Ability to read and understand construction documents and plans.
• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, as well as calculate percentages, area, circumference, periphery, and volume.
• Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to organize and maintain records in an understandable and easily retrievable manner.
• Must have solid time management and prioritization skills.
• Must be an enthusiastic, proactive, accountable, team player
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and Outlook

Education:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have work experience in a construction or structural engineering related field