Commercial Concrete Estimator

B&B Concrete Contractors; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete Contractors in Philadelphia is seeking a seasoned Estimator to produce accurate bid proposals and takeoffs for commercial projects. You will analyze drawings, specs, and subcontractor quotes to develop complete cost estimates and ensure profitability.

The role involves coordinating with the Project Manager, suppliers, and owners, delivering thorough price estimates for new work and change orders, and applying safety-conscious methods throughout the estimating process.

Qualifications

• 2+ years estimating large commercial self-perform concrete projects.
• Knowledge of cast in place concrete construction, concrete footings, and foundations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and legal documents.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Functions as Lead Estimator for bidding and scope analysis.
• Read and understand job bid instructions, specifications, and prepare material takeoffs.
• Estimate labor, materials, buyout items, and equipment costs to prepare a complete price estimate.
• Review proposals, specifications and drawings, attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and quantity take-offs.
• Incorporate safety in means and methods decisions during estimating.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, and general contractors.
• Responsible for buyout process with the Project Manager.

Skills

Estimating

Bid management

Project coordination

Communication

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.