Commercial Concrete Estimator
On-siteWichita, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Develop accurate bid proposals and scope analysis for potential construction projects by reading job bid instructions, detailed specifications, and drawings to prepare material take-offs. Estimate labor, materials, equipment, and crane costs to prepare through price estimates while reviewing proposals and attending pre-bid meetings. Manage the buyout process with the Project Manager, incorporate safety into means and methods decisions, and develop relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and owners. Utilize experience in large commercial self-perform concrete projects to arrive at full cost estimates with appropriate profit margins.
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 scope of work with required information in including inclusions, exclusions and qualifications
- Knowledge of terminology customarily used in construction
- Knowledge of 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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