Commercial Concrete Estimator
On-siteSan Antonio, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Prepare pricing estimates for new projects and calculate change order prices on existing contracts. Read bid instructions and detailed specifications to develop quantity take-offs for labor, materials, equipment, and crane costs. Review proposals, specifications, and drawings while attending pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work. Exercise judgment on purchasing, labor, and transportation costs to achieve company profit margins. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, and general contractors. Incorporate safety into means and methods decisions during the estimating phase. This role requires at least two years of experience estimating large commercial self-perform concrete projects and knowledge of cast-in-place construction. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft software, with B2W software experience being a plus.
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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