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Estimator

Vee-Jay Cement Contracting Co. Inc


Date Posted: 05/09/2026
Job Category: Missouri - Office
Salary Interval: SALARY
Pay Range: N/A

Estimator Vee-Jay Cement Contracting

Vee-Jay is a leading concrete contracting company with deep industry expertise, a passion for quality, and the tools to deliver exceptional results. We take pride in hiring the best because we expect the best. Our Estimators thrive in a fast paced, detail oriented, and process driven environment where accuracy and sound judgment are essential.

The primary function of the Estimator is to provide accurate quantity takeoffs and pricing for assigned projects, ensuring competitive, complete, and well supported proposals.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Takeoffs

  1. Provide accurate quantity takeoffs for all scopes of work associated with assigned projects.
  2. Develop pricing models that incorporate labor, materials, equipment, and appropriate means and methods.
  3. Exercise sound judgment in evaluating vendor pricing, labor productivity, equipment needs, and transportation costs to produce complete cost estimates with appropriate profit margins.

Proposal Development

  1. Prepare and manage bid proposals for all projects estimated.
  2. Lead bid and scope review meetings with clients as needed.
  3. Assist the Estimating Director in developing new client relationships and supporting business development efforts.

Collaboration & Handoff

  1. Attend final buyout meetings for awarded projects.
  2. Lead job handoff meetings from the Estimating team to the Project Management team.
  3. Assist Project Managers with pricing change orders on existing contracts when needed.

Relationship Building

  1. Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, and general contractors.
  2. Support recruitment efforts for new estimators and interns.
  3. Assist with onboarding and training of new team members.

Operational Support

Incorporate safety considerations into estimating means and methods.

  1. Provide support to operations staff by reviewing production rates, tracking quantities, and using that information to improve current and future estimates.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vee-Jay Cement Contracting Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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