Commercial Concrete Estimator

B&B Concrete; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete is seeking a Concrete Estimator in Houston to develop accurate bid proposals and perform scope analysis for potential projects. Responsibilities include take-offs, pricing estimates, and buyout coordination with the Project Manager.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in estimating large commercial self-perform concrete projects, strong communication skills, and experience with construction specifications. On-site role with collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years estimating large commercial self-perform concrete projects.
• Strong reading and interpretation of technical and legal documents.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience with B2W software is a plus.
• Creative, results-oriented and able to work in a team or alone.

Responsibilities

• Read bid instructions, specifications and prepare material take-offs.
• Estimate labor, materials, buyout items, and equipment costs for a price estimate.
• Review proposals and drawings to determine scope of work and take-offs.
• Incorporate safety in means and methods during estimating.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, owners and general contractors.
• Responsible for buyout process with Project Manager.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Technical reading

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Entrepreneurial mindset

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

B2W software

Estimating software

Job description

General Description:

• The primary function of the Concrete Estimator is to provide accurate bid proposals and scope analysis for potential construction projects.
• Additional responsibilities include quote review, project management, and material purchasing.
• Prepare pricing estimates on new projects and estimate prices on change orders on existing contracts.
• Exercise good judgment and experience in working with purchasing, concrete labor, equipment and transportation costs to arrive at full cost estimate with appropriate profit margins to achieve Company's goals.
• Ultimately, your role will be to utilize your skills to develop new business for the company.

Responsibilities:

• Functions as Lead Estimator:
• Read and understand job bid instructions, detailed specifications, prepare a "take off" of materials included in the job.
• Estimate all necessary labor, materials, buyout items, equipment costs (including crane costs) to prepare a through price estimate.
• Review proposals, specifications, drawing, attend pre-bid meetings, etc…to determine scope of work and develop quantity take-offs.
• Incorporates safety in the means and methods decision making during the estimating phase.
• Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Develops and maintains relationships with owners, general contractors.
• Responsible for buyout process with Project Manager.

Requirements:

• 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 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.
• Creative and results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency.
• Successful internships or Project Engineering experience is a plus.
• Highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with the ability to work equally well on own as well as in a team environment.