Estimator
On-site · Johnston, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Lead Estimator for concrete commercial projects responsible for providing accurate bid proposals and scope analysis. Prepare pricing estimates on new projects and change orders, performing material, labor, and equipment cost takeoffs (including crane costs) and ensuring appropriate profit margins. Read proposals, specifications, and drawings, participate in pre-bid meetings, and develop quantity take-offs. Incorporate safety considerations in estimating decisions and build relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, and general contractors. Manage buyout in coordination with the Project Manager. Requires at least 5 years of estimating experience on large commercial self-perform concrete projects, knowledge of cast-in-place concrete construction, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; B2W experience is a plus.
Required Qualifications
- At least 5 years estimating successful large commercial self-perform concrete projects
- Knowledge of 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 including inclusions, exclusions and qualifications
- Knowledge of terminology used in construction and knowledge of use of computer and estimating software packages
- Microsoft software applications including Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Experience using B2W software is a plus
- Lead estimator responsibilities including bid reviews, takeoffs, and coordinating with Project Manager
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