Commercial Concrete Estimator

Temcon Concrete Construction Co.; Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

On-the-job training

PTO / Vacation

Holiday pay

Job summary

Temcon Concrete Construction Co. is seeking a Commercial Concrete Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates and scope analyses for commercial projects.

The role involves reviewing project specs, conducting site assessments, and developing bids that cover labor, materials, equipment, and overhead costs. You will collaborate with clients, subcontractors and internal teams, perform quantity takeoffs, manage bid packages, and respond to questions during negotiations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience estimating commercial concrete projects.
• Knowledge of cast-in-place concrete construction, footings, foundations and site work.
• Familiarity with form materials and rebar in structural contexts.
• Ability to assemble scope of work with inclusions, exclusions and qualifications.
• Proficient with estimating software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Seek bid documents and maintain contact with prospective client representatives.
• Review proposals, specifications and drawings to determine scope and develop take-offs.
• Develop relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, owners and GCs.
• Perform site visits to determine work conditions and needs.
• Create quantity takeoffs from plans, electronic or hard-copy.
• Coordinate subcontract trades and develop conceptual, budgetary and hard-bid estimates.
• Present estimates for pricing decisions with upper management and prepare bids.
• Revise bids as requested by clients and assist during negotiations.
• Develop schedules, phasing plans and bid logs; support change orders.
• Incorporate safety in estimating decisions and follow safety policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Deadline-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

B2W Estimate

Job description

TheCommercial Concrete Estimatoris responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates and scope analysis for commercial concrete construction projects. This role involves reviewing project specifications, conducting site assessments, collaborating with clients and subcontractors, and developing detailed bids that reflect labor, material, equipment, and overhead costs.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Seek bid documents and maintain contact with prospective client representatives.
• Review proposals, specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc., to determine the scope of work and develop quantity take-offs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, and GCs
• Perform site visits to accurately determine work conditions and needs.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from electronic or hard-copy plans.
• Reach out and coordinate subcontract trades.
• Develop conceptual, budgetary and hard-bid estimates utilizing
• Present and discuss estimates for final pricing decisions with upper management.
• Prepare proposals and bid packages.
• Revise bids as requested by clients.
• Follow up on submitted proposals and assist during contract negotiations and award process.
• Develop schedules and phasing plans.
• Maintain bid log and consult internally as needed.
• Quantify cost impact of ongoing project changes and assist in developing change orders.
• Support construction operations and project management when warranted.
• Incorporate safety in the means and methods of decision making during the estimating phase.
• Fully support and follow all Safety policies, procedures, and practices
• Other duties assigned as necessary

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience estimating commercial concrete projects
• Must possess the knowledge and field experience associated with cast in place concrete construction, concrete footings, and foundations and site work.
• Knowledge of related structural products including form material/rebar.
• Ability to assemble the scope of work with required information including inclusions, exclusions, and qualifications.
• Knowledge of terminology customarily used in construction and knowledge of the use of computer and estimating software packages.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Outlook
• B2W Estimate software experience preferred
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Must have a valid driver’s license and Acceptable MVR
• Must be able to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail
• Self-starter, result-oriented individual with sufficient interpersonal skills to fit within company culture and become a valuable team member.

Temcon Concrete is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a generous benefit package

• Competitive Wages
• On the job training
• PTO/Vacation Pay
• Holiday Pay