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LCR

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2 - 10 employees

Founded 2019

🏗️ Construction

🎯 Recruiter

Construction • Recruitment

LCR is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy (branded Level Construction Recruitment) that builds careers in the construction sector. LCR focuses on improving employer and candidate experience across the hiring process and advertises roles and hiring services for a wide range of construction-related sectors — commercial, industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, government, data centers, education, hospitality, residential, high-rise/mid-rise, MEP, renewable energy/solar, and many specialty sub-sectors. The firm positions itself as a recruitment partner for employers and a career resource for candidates, offering job listings, resume submission, recruiter contact, and employer hiring services.

📋 Description

• Read and interpret basic civil and electrical drawings to support quantity takeoffs. • Perform quantity takeoffs from design documents — racking, wire, conduit, and grading. • Enter and reconcile takeoff data in the estimate with zero errors. • Use company estimating software and spreadsheet templates accurately and consistently. • Maintain and update internal cost databases, unit rates, and productivity benchmarks as directed. • Organize and distribute RFQ packages to subcontractors and vendors under Sr. Estimator direction. • Manage RFQ distribution lists and execute the follow-up cadence to ensure quote receipt by deadline. • Track quote deadlines and escalate coverage gaps to the Sr. Estimator promptly. • Log and organize received quotes in the Coverage Tracker with accurate date, amount, and status entries. • Follow established bid templates and checklists without deviation. • Maintain organized bid files, version control, and document logs across active projects. • Ensure consistent use of company estimating tools, templates, and processes. • Understand the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and how individual tasks contribute to the full estimate. • Support bid-day preparation and submission, ensuring documentation completeness. • Communicate progress and blockers proactively to the Sr. Estimator. • Ask clarifying questions before making assumptions on scope or data. • Support post-bid reviews and estimate handoff activities as directed.

🎯 Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field — or equivalent field experience. • 0–2 years of experience in construction estimating, takeoffs, or related support roles. • Basic ability to read civil and electrical drawings. • High attention to detail and accuracy under deadline pressure. • Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous improvement. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general office software. • Familiarity with estimating and takeoff software (e.g., Bluebeam, AGtek or equivalent) preferred. • Exposure to construction document management tools a plus.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Professional development