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At High Concrete, we don&t just pour concrete, we shape skylines and bring bold visions to life. With more than 75 years of experience and nearly five decades as a precast leader, we&ve become a trusted partner for architects, engineers, and builders nationwide. As the nation&s largest producer of precast concrete parking structures and a leader in architectural and structural wall panels, we deliver the strength, precision, and support that complex projects demand.From stadiums and schools to warehouses and cultural landmarks, our work stands tall u0026mdash; in every sense of the word.Ready to build a career that&s as solid as our structures? Join High Concrete in Springboro, Ohio, where your future is built to last.The Senior Estimator, working under the general direction of the Manager of Estimating, is responsible to provide accurate take-offs and cost estimates with input from all internal resources, including, but not limited to, Engineering and Operations Departments. Secures appropriate bids from subcontractors when required, and assists the Manager of Estimating in preparation of large projects as required. Assists the Estimating Manager with the training of new department co-workers.Job Functions:Use of modeling-based programs to create take-off and prepare cost estimates.Review scopes of work based upon project drawings, design specifications, production procedures and appropriate addendums.Advanced knowledge of reading and understanding of project drawings.Collaborate with Sales in obtaining all pertinent data per customer&s bid process, regarding projects being bid, i.e., prints, specs., samples, description of project, start and completion datesand competition.Collaborate with Sales on all value engineering opportunities as needed or requested.Coordinate input from internal resources and/or Manager of Estimating. Use data to prepare bid proposal and/or scope and review it with Supervisor.Responsible for proving technical (detailed) input for estimating projects and for the preparation and checking of all estimates completed.Prepare estimates for processing when required.Provides innovative cost saving strategies and systems in terms of estimating procedures and techniques to maximize output without sacrificing quality but within the budgetary guidelines of the company.Manage invitations to bid for subcontractors and vendors to obtain the best possible price(s) and to complete bid estimate on schedule.Maintain strong and trustworthy relationships with current subcontractors and vendors and establish relationships with new subcontractors and vendors.Ability to work independently or as part of a team.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Properly process and file all drawings and specifications after bidding.Analyzes and maintains historical labor and material comparisons targeted at a goal of (+/-) 2% on fully developed projects and (+/-) 4% on design build projects estimate to actual. Prepares analysis with recommendations to change appropriate standards on an annual basis.Review production/performance reports and use as a guide for future estimating of jobs.Responsible to QC check estimates prepared by other Estimators.Represents the estimating department as needed at company/corporate meetings.Attention to detail is critical in this role.Be committed to the Improvement Process and be a role modelCooperate with other departments as required.Perform other duties and assignments as required within the scope of job responsibilities.Experience, Training and/or Education Required:Bachelor&s Degree in technical field or construction related field preferredBasic knowledge of construction and precast concrete with a minimum of five (5) years construction/precast experience or equivalent training with knowledge to apply it in performance of estimating.Basic modeling skills (TEKLA, Revit, SketchUp, etc) requiredMust be proficient in fundamental mathematicsUnderstanding of software products utilized by the company, i.e., Microsoft software, computerized estimating systems.Working for The High Companies:High Concrete Group LLC combines innovation, proven technology, more than three-quarters of a century&s experience as a precast company, and nearly 50 years as a precaster.Excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision available for full-time coworkers.Vacation is offered to regular full-time coworkers and is earned annually on your anniversary date. You may carry over a portion of your hours into the next anniversary year.401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match.Tuition Assistance with 100 percent reimbursement for approved courses and degree programs which are job related and approved in advance by your supervisor.Employee Assistance Program provides professional, confidential assistance for any type of personal issue you or your eligible dependents are experiencing.High Family Foundation Scholarship is awarded annually to the children of High co-workers working at least 1,000 hours per year and employed for at least two years. Recipients are awarded $4,000 for each year they are enrolled in a two- or four-year accredited degree program.Good Measure Award is presented periodically to an individual or team from each of the High companies who exemplifies The High Philosophy and who has gone above and beyond normal job responsibilities to provide u0022Good Measure.u0022