Estimator -Precast Production

Locations:
Lebanon, TN – 2131 Murfreesboro Road, Lebanon, TN 37090, USA;
Loudon, TN – 244 Blair Bend Drive, Loudon, TN 37774, USA

In this role you would be responsible for estimating and bid proposal generation for precast projects with a primary focus on meeting or exceeding customer deadline, specification, scheduling, and funding parameters.

• Complete take-offs and quotes for all RFQ’s brought in by contractors and individual customers.
• Review and analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare cost and labor estimates for products, projects, or services.
• Work with Supply Chain to establish a supplier network that provides high quality products at competitive prices.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with associated departments (i.e., Engineering, Production and Sales, etc.)
• Generate subcontractor and/or vendor submittals to comply with project specifications, including engineering shop drawings and project schedule.
• Implement strategic market activities, locally and regionally, to maximize sales and gross profit for Vanhooseco infrastructure products.
• Meet with customers to discuss evolving needs, assess the quality of our company relationship, and seek new opportunities with prospective customers.
• Coordinate with production planner to ensure production schedule is met and deliveries are accomplished within customer timeline.
• Provide accurate monthly reporting, including tracking and analyzing sales statistics based on key quantitative metrics.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years of recent construction and/or bidding experience.
• Experience with SAP, Titan or other CRM software a plus.

• Experience estimating projects from initial contact to final purchase order acceptance.
• Experience preparing bid packages, completing bid documents, and generating customer quotes.
• Experience with contract and specification review and NPCA code for precast products.
• Mathematically inclined, spreadsheet savvy, detail-oriented; strong time‑management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and technical aptitude.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines for multiple jobs; maintain open communication with customers, management and sales team associates.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and team environment.
• Customer focus, teamwork, informing, drive for results, ethics and values, integrity & trust, composure.

• Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire.
• Market‑leading 401(k) program with company match.
• 10 paid holidays per year and vacation accrual plan (starts with 3 weeks).
• Career development and advancement opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.