As the pioneer and innovator of Quartz Surfacing solutions, Caesarstone sparked a revolution in the global market for countertops. As we continue to transform the surface industry through quality, passion and hard work, we are committed to building empowered teams and delivering a second-to-none customer experience.

Caesarstone proudly maintains a leading presence in more than 50 countries, with our global head office in Israel, along with four state-of-the-art manufacturing plants in the USA, Israel, and India. With our North American headquarters in Charlotte, NC, our teams reach across multiple regions across the USA and Canada.

At Caesarstone, we believe our employees are the backbone of our company. We are committed to hiring team members who are creative, innovative, dedicated and disciplined. We are a thriving company with a variety of career opportunities seeking forward-thinking professionals to join our team. We offer exceptional benefits, competitive salaries, and a compassionate and collaborative company culture. Come join our team!

This role works directly with the various CS Connect Projects functions and the regional sales teams to develop winning strategies for multi-family countertop and surfacing projects. The Estimator is responsible for guiding regional sales teams in the development of bid packages to answer project owners’ Invitations to Bid/ Requests for Proposals (“ITB”/” RFP”) documents.

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will be comfortable and effective alternating between working in a team environment and focused individual tasks. She/he must possess strong planning and organizational skills, a driven personality capable of succeeding in a fast-paced setting, and comfortable with the demands of rapid growth and scale.

The Estimator is primarily responsible for managing and executing the large-scale project takeoff and bid package development through third-party vendors. Bid packages are for surfacing projects ranging in size, up to several million dollars in contract value. The Estimator will work with a pursuit third party takeoff company to manage large pursuit teams and will be responsible for the organization, scheduling and execution of the bid packages to be distributed to Head Estimator

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

· Oversee and approve all estimation and take-off documents. Knowledgeable in all aspects of construction bid documents · Establish delivery schedule and coordinate activities with the estimating takeoff team and regional development team members to effectively manage team resources · Participate in the development of proposals with Head Estimator and support regional sales teams with all necessary information and assistance · Work with the Project Coordinator and Project Manager to support construction project pre-qualification process to ensure compliance of bids. Be familiar with all ITB/RFP requirements and ensure that proposals are compliant · Maintain archives of all proposal related information: prepared, won and lost · Other duties as assigned

Job Skills & Abilities Guidelines

• Proven ability to read plans and drawings of large-scale construction projects and produce quality take-offs for the surfaces portion of the project.
• Proven high level competency with RFMS Measure or Plan Swift software knowledge
• Ability to work under time deadlines; ability to work under pressure
• Knowledge of proposal best practices to achieve winning proposals
• Strong interpersonal and team communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage toward a deadline with multiple competing resources
• Ability to work on a team in a collaborative environment
• Ability to be self-sufficient while adhering to best practices
• Provide a high-quality work product and be detail-oriented
• Flexibility in managing multiple projects in a changing timeline and environment
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong editing and writing skills
• Strong Excel proficiency

Experience

3+ years of estimation and combined proposal management in the construction industry

Position Location

Caesarstone offices, Charlotte, NC

Caesarstone US provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Caesarstone US complies with applicable EEO state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Employment with Caesarstone US may be contingent upon completion of background check, drug test, execution of an employment agreement, or any other contingencies the employer may require.

Caesarstone US expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Caesarstone US employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

OUR COMPANY VALUES

People First: We treat each other with fairness and respect, consistently provide opportunities for growth, and health and safety are our first priority.

Accountability: Together, we take ownership of our actions, business and future.

Innovation: We are committed to fresh thinking and breakthrough ideas that create value.

Winning Spirit: We are enthusiastic and foster a ‘can-do’ attitude in striving to be No 1. We are committed to excellence and share and celebrate our achievements.