Commercial Concrete Estimator

B&B Concrete Contractors; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete Contractors seeks a Concrete Estimator in Oklahoma City to prepare accurate bid proposals and scope analyses for new and existing projects. You will develop quantity takeoffs, estimate labor, materials, and equipment costs, and work with the Project Manager on buyout and procurement to protect margins.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years of experience in large commercial self-perform concrete estimating, strong reading of technical drawings and specifications, and proficiency

Qualifications

• At least 2 years estimating successful large commercial self-perform concrete projects.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and legal documents.
• Knowledge of related structural products including joist, deck, stairs, rails, anchor rods, etc.
• Knowledge of estimating software packages and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Read bid instructions, prepare material takeoffs and the price estimate.
• Estimate labor, materials, buyout items and equipment costs (including crane costs).
• Review proposals, specs and drawings; attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work.
• Incorporate safety in estimating decisions and communicate risk and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, and general contractors.
• Coordinate buyout process with the Project Manager.

Skills

Takeoffs

Bid proposals

Cost estimation

Vendor relations

Project management

Communication

Reading specs

Tools

B2W software

Excel

Word

Access

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.

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.