Race Rock · 14 hours ago
Estimation Engineer
Glastonbury, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $135K/yrRace Rock is a company that values personal and professional achievement through continuous improvement and collaboration. They are seeking a degreed Engineer primarily responsible for preparing bid estimates for manufactured steel products used in highway and bridge infrastructure projects, ensuring projects are competitively bid and efficiently executed.
Manufacturing
Hiring Manager
Rhonda Pate White
Responsibilities
Review contract plans, specifications, bid documents and amendments to define scope of work and project requirements
Perform detailed quantity take-offs and develop accurate cost estimates for fabricated steel highway products
Collaborate with sales, purchasing, engineering, and operations to validate pricing, manage RFI’s, identify risks, and assess manufacturing feasibility
Maintain working knowledge of DOT standards, bid processes, and qualified product requirements
Track bid activity, win-rates, cost metrics and market dynamics to improve future bid accuracy and profitability
Monitor the backlog portfolio of active projects from award through delivery, ensuring schedule and quality requirements are conveyed and cost targets are being met
Using project insights gained during the contract review and bid phase, serve as the primary source for all internal stakeholders to ensure smooth handoff of information from estimating to production. This includes support for procurement, drafting, inventory allocation, and production control
Interpret and understand governing specifications, contract plans, structural drawings and owner requirements
Communicate technical product requirements to other functional areas including engineering, sales, procurement and operations
Maintain accountability for project outcomes and product-line profitability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil strongly preferred) license not a requirement
Experience in estimating, including performing take-offs and managing bids, within a steel fabrication or heavy construction related industry
Strong aptitude for technical drawings, specifications, and contract documents
Proficiency in MS Excel and general business computer usage is required
Working knowledge of fabricated steel products and construction/manufacturing processes
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Background in highway, bridge, guardrail, or specialty fabricated steel products
Familiarity with AISC, AWS, ASTM, DOT specifications and construction contract codes of standard practice
ERP system experience related to estimating, costing, or project tracking
Experience with AutoCad is preferred but not a requirement
Exhibits a strong sense of curiosity, a proactive “can-do” and “no-excuses” attitude, and a results-driven desire to succeed
Demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset combined with determination to deliver exceptional results to customers
Works with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability to deliver high-impact outcomes and an exceptional customer experience
Company
Race Rock
Race Rock is a manufacturer and supplier of critical infrastructure goods and solutions for transportation and distribution.
Founded in 1969
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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