Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

NOW HIRING TRACK ESTIMATOR
Direct Hire Opportunity | Based in Ashtabula, OH
$100,000 $160,000 annually

Mancan is partnering with a facility in Ashtabula that is currently seeking an experienced Track Estimator to join their team! This is a direct hire opportunity for a motivated professional with railroad and construction estimating experience.

Candidates must be willing to travel to various job sites throughout the United States and commute to Ashtabula a minimum of twice per month.

General Description
Seeking an experienced Construction Estimator. The ideal candidate will be able to perform detailed takeoffs, handle preconstruction paperwork, prepare cost estimations, coordinate with suppliers and customers, and attend bid meetings. This role requires an individual who is self-motivated, possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills, and is confident in their ability to develop and manage assigned portions of estimates.

Job Responsibilities Include:
Navigate web portals, document sites, and network drives
Review customer drawings and specifications
Complete take-offs
Communicate with suppliers and customers
Prepare Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and Requests for Information (RFIs)
Prepare and analyze bid costs using HCSS Heavy Bid
Review bid costs with management
Draft and submit reports
Facilitate project handoff to Project Managers
Record bidding data
Process submittals and RFIs
Prepare detailed cost analysis of direct and indirect project costs
Manage multiple assignments simultaneously
Maintain organized documentation and workflow
Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Skill Requirements:
Excellent attention to detail and time management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Professional communication skills with vendors, customers, and coworkers
Ability to perform under bid deadline pressure
Ability to read and understand construction plans, drawings, and specifications
Experience performing drawing and quantity take-offs using Microsoft Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience Requirements:
5 years of railroad experience preferred
5 years of bidding experience OR 2 years of track construction bidding experience preferred

Technical Qualifications:
Candidates should possess at least three of the following skills (all preferred):
Microsoft Excel formula creation and manipulation
Microsoft Word formatting and editing
Organized network folder navigation
PDF editing in Adobe Acrobat
Navigating supplier websites and file-sharing systems
HCSS Heavy Bid software experience (training available)

Education Requirements
4-year Construction or Technical degree preferred

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Ability to walk uneven surfaces and long distances
Ability to sit for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Must be willing to travel

Interested candidates can apply today or contact Mancan for additional details!

Mancan Temporary Staffing Employment Agency offers our temporary employees full benefits such as paid vacation, holidays, 401K, as well as vision, dental, and medical. Some of the best companies in the area use Mancan including Fortune 500 companies. It is a great opportunity for you to get your foot in the door with some of the areas top companies. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call us at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

Apply online at or stop in as we take applications Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm. Please bring 2 forms of government ID and resume with you. Mancan temporary staffing employment agency is located at 4538 Main Ave. Ashtabula, OH 44004. Please call us at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com with any questions.

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