Estimator

Engineered To Serve

Tindall Corporation is a leading Precast Concrete Manufacturer, with locations throughout the Southeastern U.S. Our mission is to support our customers, create remarkable structures, and deliver never-before-seen solutions every step of the way.

Our employees enjoy benefits including: Low Cost Employee Health plan, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Fully-paid Basic Life, Voluntary Life, Whole Life, Accident, Hospitalization, Critical Illness, EAP and a 401k Plan with Company Match & Profit Sharing.

Summary of Primary Functions: Analyzes contract documents, plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to determine costs associated with precast concrete scope by performing essential duties as listed below.

This role is based at the Petersburg, VA Tindall plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: All employees are required to follow all Safety and Quality rules and processes to ensure a safe working environment, and the production of high-quality products.

• Reviews contract documents to determine precast scope of work. Types of projects would normally include parking garages, warehouses, schools, jails, prisons or other facilities requiring innovative concrete products.

• Perform accurate takeoff of precast components.

• Utilize Excel spreadsheets to determine plant, freight, and field operations costs associated with the project.

• Prepares estimates to be used by management, sales, planning, engineering, and field operations in scheduling work, preparing bids; consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues as requested by Sales personnel.

• Completes duties and responsibilities in the appropriate time frame with minimal supervision.

• Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost date of effect cost reductions.

• Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to cost estimates.

• Visualizes and/or creates 3-D precast concept from 2-D contract drawings.

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Understands engineering concepts regarding general structural concepts, connections, component limitations, and constructability.

• Has daily contact with fellow employees in other units of the company, top management, customers and vendors/suppliers.

Job Specifications or Qualifications: Education: Associate degree (2 year) or an equivalent combination of experience/training is needed. Experience: 1 to 3 (+) years of related experience is required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.