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We are a Construction Management firm providing project management, construction management, owner’s representation, and cost management services for complex building and infrastructure projects nationwide. We partner with owners, developers, and public agencies to support projects from early planning through construction and delivery, helping manage budgets, schedules, and stakeholders. With experience across a wide range of project types, including airports, large-scale infrastructure, commercial developments, and other complex capital projects.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to support large-scale capital improvement and construction projects at Tampa International Airport (TPA). This role is responsible for leading the planning, scheduling, cost management, and reporting functions necessary to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with TPA’s program management standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Controls & Program Management

• Utilize Tampa International Airport’s project management platform and tracking/reporting tools to manage project data, reporting, and performance monitoring.
• Oversee and integrate schedule management, cost control, and estimating deliverables across all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Ensure project controls processes comply with all TPA program management standards and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, design consultants, contractors, and airport stakeholders to maintain alignment between scope, schedule, and budget.

Schedule Management

• Lead development and oversight of project schedules, ensuring alignment with overall program objectives and milestones.
• Manage schedule analysis, forecasting, and performance tracking.
• Implement and oversee Last Planner System (LPS) scheduling techniques where applicable to improve construction planning reliability and team collaboration.
• Evaluate schedule impacts from design changes, scope adjustments, and unforeseen conditions.
• Provide schedule updates, variance analysis, and recovery plan recommendations.

Cost Management & Budget Control

• Lead the development and maintenance of project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Coordinate funding source management and allocation tracking across the project lifecycle.
• Manage both owner contingencies and construction contingencies to ensure financial flexibility and responsible budget oversight.
• Monitor project expenditures and provide early identification of potential cost overruns.

Cost Reconciliation & Design Phase Controls

• Lead cost reconciliation activities with each design deliverable, ensuring project costs remain aligned with approved budgets.
• Work closely with the design team to evaluate design alternatives and value engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate with the project team to mitigate financial impacts arising from design changes or evolving project requirements.
• Ensure cost estimates and budget projections remain consistent with schedule updates and project scope.

Change Management

• Lead the change management process for change orders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Validate contractor cost proposals and evaluate schedule and budget impacts.
• Participate in negotiations related to change orders with contractors and project stakeholders.
• Provide recommendations to TPA project leadership for approval or rejection of proposed changes.
• Maintain complete documentation of change management activities.

Risk Management

• Maintain and regularly update the Project Risk Register and Risk Mitigation Plan in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Identify potential schedule, cost, and operational risks early in the project lifecycle.
• Develop strategies to mitigate or minimize risks impacting project delivery.
• Monitor ongoing risk exposure and adjust mitigation strategies as needed.

Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• Develop and deliver regular project performance reports for TPA leadership and project stakeholders.
• Provide clear reporting on:
• Schedule status
• Budget and cost forecasts
• Change order status
• Risk management updates
• Key project performance indicators
• Produce project controls deliverables that support informed decision-making by TPA leadership.
• Ensure reporting meets TPA’s standards for transparency, accuracy, and timeliness.

Qualifications Required

• 5–12+ years of experience in project controls, construction management, or infrastructure project management
• Demonstrated experience managing large capital projects or aviation infrastructure programs
• Strong background in construction scheduling, cost control, and change management
• Experience coordinating with design teams, contractors, and owner representatives
• Ability to analyze complex project data and produce actionable insights
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Warehouse Operations & Logistics Manager : Location: Joliet, IL

We’re looking for a high-ownership, entrepreneurial Warehouse Operations & Logistics Manager to run day-to-day warehouse and logistics operations for a growing company. This is not a desk job and not a corporate “middle manager” role.

You will own execution — people, process, inventory, and transportation — with clear KPIs, real authority to improve systems, and direct impact on profitability and customer satisfaction.

This role starts hands-on and execution-focused, and evolves as processes tighten and the operation matures — allowing more time for planning, analysis, optimization, and strategic cost control.

If you thrive wearing multiple hats, building structure, and treating operations like a business within a business, this role is for you.

What You’ll Own (Your Scorecard):

You are accountable for performance across these core KPIs:

• On-time, in-full (OTIF) shipping
• Inventory accuracy & cycle count variance
• Labor productivity & overtime control
• Freight and transportation cost per order / per pound
• Transportation cost variance vs. expected / quoted
• Safety, cleanliness, and SOP compliance
• Order accuracy & quality errors

You will have the authority — and expectation — to improve these metrics.

The Role (How You’ll Spend Your Time):

This is a hands-on leadership role with increasing strategic responsibility over time.

• You will spend significant time on the warehouse floor early on:
• Leading by example
• Coaching associates and supervisors
• Removing bottlenecks
• Enforcing SOPs and safety standards
• Establishing consistent execution and accountability
• As processes, training, and KPIs stabilize, your focus will increasingly shift to:
• Planning and optimization
• Data analysis and reporting
• Transportation strategy and cost control
• Continuous improvement initiatives

You are expected to flex your time based on what the operation needs, not a fixed schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

People & Leadership

• Lead, train, and hold warehouse associates accountable to clear standards
• Run daily huddles to align on priorities, volume, and performance targets
• Build a culture of ownership, safety, and continuous improvement
• Ensure labor compliance (breaks, lunches, scheduling)
• Identify skill gaps and implement training programs that reduce dependency on constant supervision

Warehouse Operations

• Oversee all warehouse functions: receiving, put-away, inventory control, picking, packing, and shipping
• Ensure accurate, on-time order fulfillment
• Perform and manage cycle counts; maintain high WMS accuracy
• Conduct regular quality audits on inbound and outbound orders
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe facility aligned with SOPs

Transportation, Logistics & Cost Control

• Own inbound and outbound transportation strategy, including domestic and ocean freight
• Manage carrier relationships across parcel, LTL, FTL, and ocean transportation
• Understand and manage all transportation-related costs and accessorials, including:
• Fuel surcharges
• Detention, demurrage, and port fees
• Accessorial charges and pass-through costs
• Create and maintain auditing processes to ensure freight invoices match contracted rates, quotes, and expected costs
• Bid out freight, select carriers, and negotiate cost-effective and reliable rates
• Create ASNs, loads, and BOLs; ensure compliance with customer routing and documentation requirements
• Actively identify transportation cost savings and eliminate billing variances
• Partner with purchasing and sales to align inventory flow, inbound timing, and outbound commitments

Continuous Improvement & Analysis

• Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements across warehouse and transportation
• Improve SOPs, layouts, workflows, and carrier performance
• Track KPIs, analyze trends, and report results transparently
• Build repeatable systems that reduce errors, cost leakage, and manual effort
• Treat the operation like a business within the business

Who Thrives in This Role

• You like owning outcomes, not just tasks
• You’re comfortable making decisions and being accountable for results
• You enjoy building structure where it doesn’t fully exist yet
• You think in terms of cost, efficiency, and scalability
• You prefer a smaller, agile environment over heavy bureaucracy
• You can shift between the floor and analysis without losing effectiveness

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse and/or logistics leadership experience
• Strong understanding of inventory control, WMS, and fulfillment operations
• Solid working knowledge of transportation, including ocean freight and associated fees
• Experience managing carriers, freight spend, and invoice auditing
• Comfortable working hands-on in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with WMS systems (Katana preferred) and Microsoft Office
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Forklift / reach truck certification preferred or ability to obtain

Compensation & Growth

• Base salary: $90,000–$110,000, depending on experience
• Performance bonus up to 10% of base, tied to:
• OTIF shipping
• Inventory accuracy
• Labor efficiency & overtime control
• Transportation and freight cost reduction
• Invoice accuracy and variance elimination
• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid time off
• Real opportunity to grow responsibility, scope, and influence as the company scales

Why This Role Is Different

• Clear KPIs and real ownership — not micromanagement
• Authority to improve processes and build systems
• Direct impact on transportation costs, service levels, and profitability
• Leadership visibility and a genuine growth runway
• A chance to build, optimize, and scale, not just maintain

If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, wear multiple hats, and run warehouse and logistics operations like a business — we want to hear from you!

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for monitoring costs associated with products in both development and construction phases, collaborating with other departments to identify and implement new and more cost-efficient methods and materials, sourcing new vendors and trades, vendor/trade negotiations to obtain reduced costs, and purchase order/work order execution. Duties include:

Controlling and Reducing Costs

• Choose vendors using a balanced approach, including quality, cost, and service.                                    
• Procure contracts and material costs at the lowest possible cost while maintaining quality and service standards.                                    
• Work with other departments to value engineer new product and projects.
• Provide support and feedback for purchasing strategy adjustments.
• Work with peers to come up with ideas to cut costs; motivate each other to achieve these goals.                                    
• Complete detailed estimates of costs and quantities of residential products using comparative and differential estimating techniques in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.                                    
• Design and implement strategies that reduce build-times, cost, and maintain or increase quality standards.                                    
• Directly responsible for purchasing information accuracy on sales documents (option prices, custom option costing and pricing, selection, colors, etc.).

New Communities

• Provide accurate quantity takeoffs for new plans.                                    
• Create accurate material list for each new plan.                                    
• Create accurate contract budget for each new plan.                                    
• Negotiate with trade contractors and vendors to deliver high value.
• Create accurate lot premium budget for each new subdivision.

Variance Reporting

• Track VPOs on a dialy basis on the VPO Log.                                    
• Forward all "VPO Approved" e-mails to the appropriate Superintendent to make them aware of the extra material thiat is ordered.                                    
• Review the VPO Log at month end and give recommendations for changes to improve future variances.                                    
• Submit Variance Report to the Purchasing Manager by the 25th of the month for all homes closed in the previous month.                                    
• Process Exception Reports within 3 to 5 hours of receipt from Accounting (submit to Construction by 12PM and to Accounting by 1:30PM).

Hard Costs

• Complete all hard cost updates by the assigned deadline.
• Bid lumber by the assigned deadline.                                     
• Run and review Hard Cost Report (following Hard Cost Process exactly).                                    
• Run and review Option Price Updates (following Option Price Update Process exactly) and turn into Purchasing Manager 3 days prior to option price deadline.                                    
• Enforce vendor increase policies.                                    

Custom Options

• Track custom option requests and status on Custom Option Tracker.
• Estimate custom options (ensure all estimates are completed within 3 days of the request or within 5 days for structural requests that require a drawing).
• Responsible for the accuracy of all custom option estimates for Sales.

House Release

• Follow House Release process exactly to ensure correct variance reporting.
• Provide detailed Load Budget Request Sheet to Accounting with proper expectations when asking for budgets to be loaded.

Cost Cuts

• Strive to achieve cost cut goals each quarter through negotiating and value engineering.                        
• Record progress on Cost Cut Tracker.

Vendor Paperwork

• Update Vendor Paperwork Tracker every Thursday.                                    
• Record date of the most recently signed Schedule A for all vendors.

Rebates

• Ensure that Hakes Brothers is submitting and collecting on all rebate programs on a quarterly basis by the 10th of the month.

Builder of Choice

• Help Hakes Brothers become the Builder of Choice for our trade contractors. Manage trade contractors and supplier relationships so they can accomplish their jobs effectively and efficiently. Work with trade contractors to create value for them, as well as for Hakes Brothers. Be firm but fair; be consistent and reliable;instill discipline; give ample lead times; provide proper materials to execute the job; pay on time; be a good listener, and show respect.

Manage Professional Relationships

• Cooperate with other departments and work to better the overall culture at Hakes Brothers.

Professional Appearance / Team Player

• Always look, dress and speak professionally.                                    
• Be a Leader. Be an example to other Purchasing Agents. Be the top performer of each of the Purchasing Agent responsibilities. Be a positive voice for the company.

Vehicle

• Must own or have access to vehicle for daily work.                                    
• Must carry a valid driver's icense and auto liability insurance.

Other

• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: High School diploma or GED

Experience / Qualifications

• Preferred: At least two years' relevant experience

Skills / Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail                                    
• Excellent problem-solving skills                                    
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills\

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas under consideration in all types of weather                       
• Ability to work in various weather conditions - heat, rain, cold, etc.

Company: JP Tank, Inc.

Location: Rosendale, Wisconsin

Position Type: Full-Time – Office Based

JP Tank is a growing industrial concrete construction company specializing in large concrete tanks, digesters, waste storage structures, lagoons, and other agricultural infrastructure projects across the Midwest and United States.

Our projects involve complex reinforced concrete structures that require careful planning, strong field coordination, and disciplined project execution.

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to support our estimating and operations team by managing project documentation, budgets, job costing, and project controls.

This position works directly with the company President and estimator and offers a career path into construction estimating and project management.

The Construction Project Controls & Estimating Coordinator is responsible for converting estimates into proposals, setting up project budgets, managing project documentation, and tracking project performance through job costing and key performance indicators (KPIs).

This role serves as the administrative and financial control center for construction projects, ensuring estimates, budgets, field reporting, and job costing remain aligned throughout the life of each project. 

The role also provides a growth path toward assisting with construction estimating.

Convert completed estimates into professional customer proposals

Review estimate scope and inclusions with the estimator

Format proposal documents using company templates

Submit proposals to customers

Track proposal status and maintain bid logs

Maintain the company bid pipeline tracking system

Assist the estimator with bid documentation and organization

When projects are awarded, the coordinator will:

Set up new projects in the company accounting system (Intuit Enterprise Suite)

Create cost-coded project budgets aligned with the estimate

Enter labor budgets, equipment budgets, and material budgets

Ensure estimate structure aligns with job cost tracking structure

Create and organize project files and documentation systems

Complete job setup checklists including project information, contract details, and wage requirements

Track project budgets versus actual job performance

Maintain job cost reports and financial tracking

Monitor labor hours and production data

Track key project performance indicators (KPIs)

Identify potential cost overruns early

Assist with weekly project performance reporting

Support job cost forecasting for ongoing projects

Review and code vendor invoices to the appropriate job cost codes

Ensure vendor invoices are entered accurately into Intuit Enterprise Suite

Verify invoices align with project budgets and job cost categories

Assist accounting with accurate job costing records

Track potential scope changes on projects

Maintain change order logs

Prepare change order documentation

Coordinate with field staff regarding scope changes

Submit change orders for approval when required

Track approved versus pending change orders

Maintain organized digital project files

Manage drawing revisions and plan distribution

Maintain submittal logs and shop drawing records

Prepare Requests for Information (RFIs) when required

Maintain approved submittal folders for field crews

Ensure field staff always have access to current project documents

Collect production data from field staff including:

Square feet of formwork installed

Tons of rebar installed

Cubic yards of concrete poured

Labor hours per production activity

Maintain KPI dashboards used for project performance tracking

Assist with weekly project performance reporting

Monitor apprentice hours and ensure proper tracking for reporting purposes

Verify apprentice labor hours are recorded correctly in the job cost system

Coordinate with field staff to ensure apprentice labor requirements are met when applicable

Assist with real-time job forecasting based on production data and job cost reports

Track project progress against production targets

Identify potential financial risks early in long-duration projects

Provide support for weekly job cost forecasting reports

Assist with post-job cost analysis

Compare estimate versus actual project performance

Identify lessons learned for future estimates

Help improve estimating accuracy over time

Intuit Enterprise Suite (Construction Accounting)

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam (PDF markup and document review)

Dropbox or digital project file systems

Microsoft Project or similar (construction scheduling)

Strong organizational ability

High attention to detail especially with numbers

Comfortable working with numbers and spreadsheets

Strong written communication skills

Ability to manage documentation and project data

Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment

Construction industry experience

Project coordination or estimating support experience

Experience with construction accounting or job cost systems

Ability to read construction drawings 

Experience with spreadsheets and accounting programs

This position is designed to grow into an estimating role.

The right candidate will gain experience with:

Construction estimating

Project budgeting

Production tracking

Construction operations

Typical salary range: $75,000 – $95,000 depending on experience.

Benefits include paid time off, 401k with company matching, company health insurance, and potential performance-based incentives.

Project Controls Engineer 4

Location: Los Alamos, NM (Onsite)

Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule

Pay Rate: $85/hr – $91/hr

Assignment Duration: 1 Year

Positions Available: 2

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls 4 to support project execution activities at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This role provides senior-level expertise in project planning, scheduling, cost engineering, and Earned Value Management (EVMS) to ensure successful delivery of complex technical projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project controls systems, cost estimating, schedule development, and financial analysis, with the ability to identify cost and schedule trends and provide actionable recommendations to project leadership.

This position works under consultative direction and may provide technical oversight and leadership for project controls teams, ensuring compliance with project objectives, schedules, and financial targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and project controls processes.
• Perform cost estimating, cost analysis, cost control, and financial reporting activities for complex projects.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, ensuring alignment with project milestones and deliverables.
• Identify cost and schedule trends and provide analysis and recommendations to project leadership.
• Supervise or provide technical direction for planning, scheduling, and cost engineering activities.
• Prepare and review cost reports, schedule analysis, and project performance metrics.
• Support project organizational and administrative activities including budget tracking and performance monitoring.
• Provide innovative solutions to cost and schedule challenges on complex technical projects.
• Develop advanced concepts, techniques, and standards to improve project control performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are achieved on time and within budget.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Controls, or related field.
• 12+ years of related project controls experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong experience with cost estimating, cost control, and financial analysis for large projects.
• Demonstrated experience with schedule development, monitoring, and analysis.
• Experience supporting EVMS-based project environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and related tools).
• Ability to work independently and provide leadership on complex project assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in DOE, NNSA, or federal project environments.
• Prior experience supporting engineering, construction, or technical programs.
• Experience working as a Control Account Manager (CAM) or supporting project budgets and financial reporting systems.
• Knowledge of project financial status reporting and earned revenue tracking.

Work Environment

• Onsite position located in Los Alamos, NM.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Work performed in a non-secure area with no clearance required for start.
• Position supports project activities within the PC organization at LANL.

Equal Opportunity Employer

COMPA Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies

COMPA Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiting agencies.

No C2C or agency submissions will be accepted.

Primary Objective:

To drive successful pricing outcomes through accurate, data-driven costing and pricing processes across projects. This role will engage with customers’ technical teams to adequately understand the customer need and ensure we cost estimate effectively, with the overarching goal of enabling Spectrum to best serve existing and new accounts through competitive and accurate pricing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as a technical liaison to customers, providing confidence in engineering expertise and guiding them through technical discussions of clarity and feasibility of proposed opportunities.
• Engage with customers to understand and provide relevant feedback (e.g., opportunities to drive down cost without impacting efficacy) on technical details of their quote requests and design elements.
• Oversee project cost estimation for incoming opportunities within aligned product group, including developing cost and engineering process assumptions and designing/executing methodologies for accurate quoting.
• Leverage pricing tools to provide commercial team members with pricing guidance.
• Work closely with internal engineering, product, and sales teams to ensure they have all the inputs necessary to develop an accurate cost estimate and pricing guidance.
• Engage relevant Spectrum personnel to determine relevant factors such as tool availability, production capacity, and capability limits.
• Engage with third-party vendors to get cost estimates of key materials / products that they will need to produce the finished product.
• Identify and communicate impactful opportunities to simplify costing processes and improve overall customer response time efficiency.
• Provide margin guidance, as a technical and customer-facing voice contributing to overall company pricing strategies.

Qualifications:

• Engineering Degree or related field preferred. Appropriate experience may be considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in technical cost estimation, value engineering, or product design within a manufacturing or industrial setting. Experience with a CDMO strongly preferred.
• Candidate must have experience with technical design, technical process, and customer engagement in technical sales or engineering roles.
• Candidate must have knowledge and demonstrate understanding of manufacturing processes, material selection, and production cost drivers, with familiarity with design specifications.
• Candidate preferred to have strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Candidate preferred to have knowledge and demonstrate understanding of some economic, accounting, and financial principles
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to engage with non-engineering stakeholders via simplifying complex technical concepts.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, sales, supply chain, and product marketing teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple RFQs, technical discussions, and costing exercises effectively.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident due to CUI/ITAR program compliance.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to assist with production activities as required.

Work Environment:

• Office and Production floor
• Occasional travel required.

Job Title: Manufacturing Estimator

Location: Sheboygan County, WI

Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7-4

Pay Range: $70k - $95k + bonus

Benefits: Yes. Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k), Paid holidays

Summary

Connect Search is hiring a Manufacturing Estimator in Sheboygan County.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for new and existing products, including materials, labor, routings, tooling, and outside services.
• Maintain quote sheets with current and accurate cost data.
• Analyze customer specifications to understand manufacturability and cost drivers.
• Quote outside processes and vendor-supplied components as required.
• Ensure timely delivery of quotes to internal teams and customers.
• Update and maintain product cost models on a regular basis.
• Perform periodic material or alloy cost updates and apply to customer-specific pricing.
• Review actual production costs versus estimates to improve quoting accuracy.
• Support Finance and Operations with cost-related analysis and reporting.
• Align product pricing with company strategy and margin targets.
• Participate in customer discussions to clarify technical requirements and manufacturing capabilities.
• Provide sales teams with technical input to support quoting, negotiations, and pricing discussions.
• Translate customer requirements into meaningful process routings and cost structures.
• Create and maintain production routings for new products and revise existing routings when processes change.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure routings reflect accurate labor, machine time, and material usage.
• Support the onboarding of newly awarded jobs into the ERP system with correct cost, routing, and pricing data.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing cost estimating, cost accounting, sales engineering, or similar role.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, routing development, and cost structures.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Effective communication skills for both internal and customer-facing interactions.

ABOUT US

We exist to create remarkable experiences — not just through the projects we deliver, but in the way we show up for our clients, partners, and each other every day. We believe that how we build is just as important as what we build, and our purpose is rooted in people. Whether it's a trusted partner we’ve worked with for decades or a new team member stepping onto their first jobsite, we approach every relationship with care, clarity, and commitment.

We’re a commercial general contractor and construction management company with more than 1,200 team members and a track record of delivering some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the country — from semiconductor and healthcare facilities to professional sports venues and high-end hospitality.

We have grown steadily for over a century — now with offices in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho — and we’re entering one of the most exciting chapters in our company’s history. We’re building more than projects. We’re building careers, capabilities, and momentum for the future. And we’re looking for passionate, driven people who want to be part of it.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

As an Estimator, your role is pivotal in shaping the success of our projects from the very beginning. You’ll take the lead in developing proactive estimates—whether for a single project or multiple ones—by performing quantity takeoffs, supporting pricing efforts, engaging with bidders, and helping move the project from concept to contract.

We know that accuracy matters deeply to you, and your commitment to delivering precise cost estimates is something we truly value. If you're stepping into the Senior Estimator role, your creativity becomes even more essential. Each project brings its own challenges and opportunities, and your ability to tailor your approach—to both the takeoff and the presentation—ensures that our estimates are not only complete, but thoughtfully crafted.

Above all, your work reflects the integrity and excellence that define our core values. You’re not just estimating numbers—you’re helping build trust, clarity, and confidence in everything we do.

We’re excited to learn more about you and how you approach this important work.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Award winning culture – consistently recognized by Best Places to Work in Arizona, Utah, and Idaho
• Competitive pay – weekly paychecks, salary, bonus incentives, 401(k) with employer match
• Holistic benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance; paternity leave, financial literacy resources, and an Employee Assistant Program including legal and mental health support.
• Perks – tenure awards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, and paid work anniversary sabbaticals.
• Award winning work – our projects are consistently honored with recognitions from AIA, ENR, AGC, and more.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Responsible for providing all of the estimating and pricing on the assigned project that is to be performed. This includes conceptual estimates, schematic estimates, design development estimates, and estimates for bidding.
• Responsible for ensuring the estimating and pricing for the project is completed on time so that other members of the project team can review it and make recommendations and/or adjustments.
• Responsible for accurate estimate and pricing, which includes additional research and the correct use of additional resources, including subcontractors.
• Submits requests to architects and /or owners to obtain clarifications and answers to questions, contradictions, conflicts, inadequacies, and other confusing issues represented by the plans, specifications and other documentation.
• Presents estimates to the owner in a clean and clear format.
• Provides all estimate breakouts required by the bid documents, the client, or Okland personnel.
• Includes the following estimates where applicable: taxes, insurances, bonds, Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP), special wage rates, productivity, and fees & permits.
• Uses sound estimating judgment in making decisions by frequently referring to comparable historical data on related projects, with cost escalations added as required.
• Estimates complete concrete general requirements or conditions, including demolition, earthwork, crane needs, ready-mix adjustments, steel embeds and rough carpentry.
• Reviews and prices all items before others see it.
• Uses estimating software for all concrete general requirements and structural excavation/backfill estimates.
• Ensures that the subdivision, section, and elements descriptions of estimates are properly coded estimating software.
• Turns in complete concrete estimate to company officers for pricing review.
• Establishes a rough draft schedule of the project in order to develop estimate pricing, general conditions, and concrete general requirement.
• Provides estimate for project general conditions, as requested.
• Sets up the recap on the project, as requested.
• Maintains estimates by deleting and/or archiving those not used in the last seven years.
• Maintains a strictly high level of confidentiality regarding financial specifics of projects, including estimates, bids, contract amounts, change orders, cost, financing arrangements, fees and other financial information.
• Reviews established budget estimate and bid, and assists the project manager and job cost accountant with setting up the proper codes and organization of the job cost report.
• Markets the company to the owner and architectural team; engages the Business Development Department in pursuing future opportunities.
• Regular, timely, and predictable attendance is required for this position.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with the solicitation of bidders and plan distribution, as requested, by developing and compiling a list of bidders invited to bid the project and prequalifying a bidder for a project.
• Assist with bids, as requested, by taking the role of bid captain; this includes taking bids, bid pricing, analyzing bid packages, putting together a bid, and turning in a bid.
• Assists the project manager in subcontracting the project and getting the project started.
• Attends and represents the company in project estimating meetings, project review meetings, and pre-bid meetings (as requested).

YOU ARE READY FOR THIS ROLE IF

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or related field) preferred
• 3-5 years of scheduling and cost estimating experience, including reading and researching blueprints, quantity take-offs, and estimating practices.
• Knowledge of construction and renovation terms, materials, techniques, procedures, and practices
• Knowledge of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Knowledge of construction cost estimating techniques, procedures, and practices, including material quantity take-offs, labor unit work hours, labor rate analysis, and material unit pricing.
• Knowledge of value engineering and total life cycle costing techniques, procedures, and practices
• Knowledge of construction cost estimating computer software.
• Knowledge of PC-based project management software and other applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs).
• Ability to analyze bids, cost proposals, and cost estimates, including labor rates, fringe benefits, overhead, and profit.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read and understand construction schedules.
• Ability to coordinate action to accomplish work objectives while exercising necessary flexibility
• Ability to meet predetermined deadlines.
• Ability to work cooperatively with management, coworkers, public utilities, contractors, vendors, architects/engineers, and other public entities.
• Proficient in AutoDesk Suite , Bluebeam, and Building Connected estimating software, Excel, Microsoft word, and Outlook.

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POSITION SUMMARY: In this role, you will ensure accurate cost estimation for metal fabrication and manufacturing projects. This role involves evaluating project requirements, analyzing specifications, sourcing material costs, and collaborating with various departments to ensure that estimates align with the company’s financial goals and the scope of work. The Estimator will be responsible for preparing bids, cost analyses, and supporting project teams with cost-related inquiries throughout the project lifecycle.

ESSENTIAL DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cost Estimation: Develop accurate cost estimates for steel fabrication, manufacturing, and installation projects by assessing material quantities, labor costs, equipment needs, and other project-specific requirements.
• Project Analysis: Review blueprints, project plans, specifications, and other relevant documents to determine project scope, requirements, and potential challenges.
• Material Sourcing: Identify and source the appropriate materials for each project, considering cost, quality, and delivery schedules.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, and contractors to ensure accurate costs and maintain effective communication throughout the project.
• Bid Preparation: Prepare competitive bids for tender submissions by gathering all necessary cost data and ensuring adherence to client specifications and project timelines.
• Risk Assessment: Evaluate potential risks and contingencies that could impact the project’s budget and schedule and incorporate these into the final estimate.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate records of estimates, revisions, and project data for future reference and audits.
• Client Relations: Participate in meetings with clients to explain estimates, adjustments, and clarify any questions regarding the cost of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to perform each essential duty daily.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, or a related field (preferred). Experience in estimating structural/miscellaneous metals can be substituted.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in structural steel takeoffs and bid proposals.
• Apply manufacturing standards to determine shop and installation hours.
• Full-time, office based, occasional job site visits.
• Strong knowledge of materials, fabrication techniques, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in estimation software, i.e. Bluebeam, Tekla, Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and project specifications.
• Ability to analyze complex project data and propose solutions to cost challenges.
• Capable of managing multiple estimates simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Works well with a cross-functional team, providing valuable input to ensure project success.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis in conjunction with the official Company doctor and clinic.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time while working at a desk or computer, with regular use of hands and fingers for typing, using a computer mouse, and handling documents.
• Occasional lifting and moving files, supplies, or materials typically up to 40 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Primarily works in a standard office environment with minimal exposure to temperature changes.
• Job site visits as needed will include outdoor environments and/or work from site trailers. Outdoor temperatures are unregulated, meaning depending on the season and location temperatures could be hot or cold in the immediate areas where work assignments must occur.
• Shop visits as needed will include industrial manufacturing environments with heavy machinery, forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such head protection, eye protection, and steel-toed footwear in designated areas.

EEO:

SME Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job-related characteristic as directed by law.