Commercial Concrete Estimator
On-siteIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Prepare pricing estimates for new projects and change orders by reading bid instructions, analyzing detailed specifications, and performing material take-offs. Calculate labor, equipment, and buyout costs to develop full cost estimates with appropriate profit margins. Review proposals and drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, and incorporate safety into means and methods decisions. Maintain relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, and general contractors while managing the buyout process with the Project Manager. Requires at least two years of experience estimating large commercial self-perform concrete projects and proficiency in estimating software.
Required 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 the scope of work with required information in including inclusions, exclusions and qualifications
- Knowledge of terminology customarily used in construction
- Knowledge of the use of computer and estimating software packages
- Microsoft software applications including Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Creative and results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency
- Highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with the ability to work equally well on own as well as in a team environment
Desired Qualifications
- Experience using B2W software is a plus
- Successful internships or Project Engineering experience is a plus
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