Concrete Estimator

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Concrete Estimator

Join a growing commercial concrete contractor with a strong reputation for quality, precision, and long-term client relationships. This is an opportunity to play a key role in expanding the company’s estimating department while working directly with ownership on high-profile commercial and industrial concrete projects. 

Concrete Estimator Benefits & Compensation

• Base salary of $120,000–$175,000, based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to bid volume and profitability
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Direct collaboration with ownership and executive leadership
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organization
• Stable pipeline of commercial and industrial concrete projects
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with room for professional growth

Concrete Estimator Requirements & Qualifications

Must-Haves

• 3–7+ years of concrete estimating experience
• Experience estimating tilt-up, structural concrete, flatwork, slabs, foundations, and site concrete
• Strong ability to read and interpret structural drawings, architectural plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports
• Proficiency with construction estimating and takeoff software
• Experience developing detailed quantity takeoffs and complete bid packages
• Strong understanding of concrete construction methods, formwork systems, reinforcing steel, finishing operations, and equipment costs
• Experience soliciting, evaluating, and leveling subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously while consistently meeting bid deadlines
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs for commercial concrete projects including structural, tilt-up, flatwork, foundations, and architectural concrete
• Develop comprehensive estimates covering labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and production costs
• Review plans and specifications to identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, and project risks
• Coordinate pricing with ready-mix suppliers, reinforcing steel vendors, formwork suppliers, pump operators, and specialty subcontractors
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, and constructability reviews
• Prepare detailed scope summaries and project handoff documentation for awarded work
• Support value engineering initiatives and assist ownership during negotiations
• Maintain historical cost databases, bid logs, vendor pricing, and estimating records
• Monitor market pricing trends to ensure competitive and accurate proposals

Concrete Estimator Preferred Background & Skills

Nice-to-Haves

• Direct experience estimating tilt-up concrete panel construction and erection sequencing
• Experience with architectural concrete finishes, curbs, retaining walls, stairs, and other site concrete scopes
• Knowledge of California prevailing wage and public works bidding
• Previous field experience with self-perform concrete operations
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience collaborating closely with project management teams during project turnover and budget development

JOB ID: 178107

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Vincent Frankowski

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