Commercial Concrete Estimator

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate bid proposals and scope analysis for potential construction projects.
• Read and understand job bid instructions, detailed specifications, prepare a "take off" of materials included in the job.
• Estimate all necessary labor, materials, buyout items, equipment costs (including crane costs) to prepare a thorough price estimate.
• Review proposals, specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc., to determine scope of work and develop quantity take-offs.
• Incorporate safety in the means and methods decision-making during the estimating phase.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain relationships with owners, general contractors.
• Responsible for the buyout process with Project Manager.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years estimating successful large commercial self-perform concrete projects.
• Must possess the knowledge and field experience associated with cast in place concrete construction, concrete footings, and foundations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for dealing with contractors, suppliers, purchasing, sales, and others.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and legal documents.
• Knowledge of related structural products including joist, deck, stairs, rails, anchor rods, etc.
• Ability to assemble scope of work with required information in including inclusions, exclusions, and qualifications.
• Knowledge of terminology customarily used in construction and knowledge of use of computer and estimating software packages.
• Experience using B2W software is a plus.