Title: Estimator

Location:

Houston, TX, US, 77043

Group: North American Steel Group

Division: Estimating

Job ID: 23832

it's what's inside that counts

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There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
$500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

Support CMC’s commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and customer service
Prepare accurate and timely reinforcing steel estimates for projects being pursued by CMC
Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from structural, civil, and architectural construction drawings
Estimate reinforcing steel, welded wire mesh, accessories, and other related materials
Review drawings, specifications, addenda, bid instructions, and other project documents to determine complete scope requirements
Interpret reinforcing steel plans, schedules and specifications
Identify scope gaps, discrepancies, unusual conditions, exclusions, and items requiring clarification
Track drawing revisions, addenda, and bid updates and incorporate changes into existing estimates
Review estimates for completeness, accuracy, and scope coverage before submission
Maintain clear and organized estimating files, takeoffs, assumptions, exclusions, and supporting documentation
Work closely with the Sales team to support bid strategy, project evaluation, and proposal deadlines
Prioritize multiple projects while maintaining estimating accuracy and productivity
Develop the ability to estimate increasingly complex projects with limited supervision
Maintain a working knowledge of CRSI and ACI standards
Participate in ongoing technical and estimating training
Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Need

Ability to read and interpret structural, civil, and architectural construction drawings
Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with computers and the ability to learn estimating and takeoff software
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Sales and other internal teams
Knowledge and understanding of CRSI and ACI standards
Proficiency or general knowledge of aSa Estimating
Experience using digital takeoff software such as Bluebeam, Plan Swift, or similar platforms

Your Education

Associate degree or Technical degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Drafting or related field
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or 1–3 years of experience in construction estimating, reinforced concrete, detailing, or a related discipline

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let's build a better world!

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.