Commercial Concrete Estimator
On-siteHenderson, Nevada, United States
Job Summary
Prepare pricing estimates for new projects and calculate costs for change orders on existing contracts. Read bid instructions and detailed specifications to perform material take-offs, then estimate labor, materials, equipment, and crane costs to develop full cost estimates with appropriate profit margins. Review proposals, specifications, and drawings while attending pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work. Incorporate safety into means and methods decisions and maintain relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, and general contractors. Manage the buyout process with the Project Manager. Utilize skills to develop new business for the company. Requires at least two years of estimating experience for large commercial self-perform concrete projects and knowledge of cast-in-place concrete construction.
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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