Commercial Concrete Estimator

B&B Concrete; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete is seeking a Concrete Estimator in Milwaukee to deliver accurate bid proposals and scope analyses for new and existing projects. You’ll prepare pricing estimates, review specifications, and manage material take-offs, labor, and equipment costs to arrive at competitive, profitable estimates.

Qualifications include 2+ years of estimating large commercial self-perform projects, strong reading of drawings and specs, and proficiency with estimating tools and MS Office.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years estimating large commercial self-perform concrete projects.
• Knowledge and field experience with cast in place concrete construction, footings and foundations.
• Good verbal and written communication with contractors, suppliers, purchasing, sales and others.
• 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.
• Knowledge of construction terminology and estimating software.
• Microsoft Office 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.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand bid instructions, prepare a take-off of materials.
• Estimate labor, materials, buyout items and equipment costs to prepare thorough price estimates.
• Review proposals, specs, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope and develop quantity take-offs.
• Incorporate safety in the means and methods during estimating.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain relationships with owners and general contractors.
• Responsible for the buyout process with the Project Manager.

Skills

Estimating

Bid proposals

Take-offs

Project management

Vendor relations

Reading drawings

Cost analysis

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

B2W 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 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.