Estimator
Commercial Metals
- Location
- Kankakee, IL, US, 60901
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
About this role
it's what's inside that counts _______________________________
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
Prepares Estimate, bid schedules and perform Takeoff while preparing and sending preliminary scope letters, bid forms and documents to meet bid schedules
Completes Estimate Summary sheet
Assists with the research of detailing, fabrication, and field problems
Responsible for the Bid Process and Coordinating with Responsible Salesman
Responsible for making sure outstanding service is taking place and all efforts are taken to satisfy customer needs at all levels, phone calls, meetings, and job sites
Maintains accurate records and documentation for each job and a desirable work area
What You'll Need
Strong Mathematical skills and technical writing skills required
Ability to deal with uncertainty and work under minimal supervision required
Ability to multi-task and manage time required
Ability to interact and communicate with co-workers, company leaders, and customers in a positive manner required
Ability to follow directions and work rules and accept constructive feedback required
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction plans
Strong proficiency in MS Office Applications, particularly Excel
Proficient in Excel, Word and PDF application, Adobe or Bluebeam, required.
Your Education
High School Diploma or GED required, Associates degree or higher preferred
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. From Fortune Magazine. © 2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.