Estimator

We’re looking for Estimators to join our Day & Zimmermann team located in Stanton, TN.

Our Estimators are responsible for performing all aspects of estimating. Maintain selective estimating input to projects (change control) and interface with certain clients on estimating needs.

As the Project Scheduler here’s the work you’ll do:

• Provide support and guidance for site Estimating personnel
• Perform detailed quantity take off's from drawings
• Assist with and troubleshoot field estimating issues
• Produces total project cost estimates for client to support their allocation of budgets for expenses and capital projects. Determines labor hours and dollars for engineering, procurement, maintenance, modifications, and construction activities
• Work with database on applying unit rates to direct work activities and interface with construction /operations on applying productivity factors and input on indirect construction/operations costs

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral)
• High degree of patience and persistence
• Strong organizational skills and ability to focus on goals to attain defined end results
• Thorough understanding of Microsoft Excel and Win Estimator
• Basic knowledge of estimating resources (e.g. reference material)

And if you have these qualifications:

• Some college or post secondary education preferred or minimum of five years related experience in a construction environment.
• Three plus years experience in related estimating assignments
• Computer proficiency certifications a plus or equivalent education

We care about our employees and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!
To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
• Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
• Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
• Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Walking
• Repetitive motion of any part of the body
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
• Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
• Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally.
• Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Win Estimator is a plus
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or worksite.
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? APPLY NOW!