Commercial Concrete Estimator

B&B Concrete; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete is seeking a capable Concrete Estimator to provide accurate bid proposals and scope analyses for construction projects. You will prepare pricing estimates for new projects and change orders, review quotes, and manage material purchasing.

Your role includes lead estimation duties, safety considerations, and fostering supplier and contractor relationships to pursue new business. Ideal candidates have at least two years of experience estimating large commercial self-perform concrete

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 purchasers.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and legal documents.
• Familiarity with related structural products and estimating software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience using B2W software is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial, results-oriented with urgency and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Functions as Lead Estimator and reads bid instructions to prepare material take-offs.
• Estimate labor, materials, buyout items and equipment costs to price the project.
• Review proposals, specs, drawings and attend pre-bid meetings to define scope.
• Incorporate safety into estimating decisions and manage buyout with PM.
• Develop and maintain supplier/subcontractor relationships.
• Develop relationships with owners and general contractors.

Skills

Lead Estimator

Bid reading

Takeoffs

Cost estimation

Safety in estimating

Supplier relationships

Owner/GC relations

Buyout process

Entrepreneurial mindset

Communication skills

Reading technical docs

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 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.