Commercial Concrete Estimator

B&B Concrete; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete is seeking a skilled Concrete Estimator in Jacksonville to develop accurate bid proposals and scope analyses for commercial projects. You will prepare pricing for new bids and change orders, review specifications, and assess labor, materials, and equipment costs to ensure competitive, profitable estimates.

The role requires strong communication, reading of technical documents, and experience with concrete foundations and related products.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years estimating large commercial self-perform concrete projects.
• Knowledge of cast-in-place concrete construction, footings and foundations.
• Strong verbal and written communication for contractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and legal documents.
• Knowledge of related structural products (joist, deck, stairs, rails, anchor rods).
• Ability to assemble the scope of work with inclusions, exclusions and qualifications.
• Familiarity with estimating software; proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction terminology.
• Experience using B2W software is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and capable of working independently or in a team.
• Internships or Project Engineering experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimator duties: read bid instructions and prepare material take-offs.
• Estimate labor, materials, buyout items and equipment costs (including crane costs).
• Review proposals, specs, drawings and attend pre-bid meetings to define scope.
• Incorporate safety in estimating decisions and methods.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and owners/GCs.
• Manage buyout process in coordination with the Project Manager.

Skills

Estimating

Bid proposals

Communication

Read drawings

Scope development

Tools

B2W Software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

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 estimates with appropriate profit margins to achieve the 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 and equipment costs (including crane costs) to prepare a thorough price estimate.
• Review proposals, specifications, drawing, attend pre-bid meetings, etc…to determine the 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 and general contractors.
• Responsible for the buyout process with the 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 the scope of work with required information in including inclusions, exclusions and qualifications.
• Knowledge of terminology customarily used in construction and knowledge of the 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.