Commercial Concrete Estimator – Preconstruction Pro

Kimmel Associates; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Short-term disability

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Education and training opportunities

Collaborative company culture

Long-term professional growth

Job summary

Kimmel Associates is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the concrete construction team in Charlottesville, Virginia. This in-person role focuses on accurate commercial concrete estimating and preconstruction, supporting bids and negotiations with project teams, vendors, and clients.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of concrete estimating and preconstruction experience, with a solid understanding of cost modeling, takeoffs, and bid development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial concrete estimating and preconstruction experience.
• Projects valued at $10M+.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply construction drawings, specs, contracts, and documents.
• Strong knowledge of cost modeling, estimating methods, and constructability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate quantity take-offs, pricing, and estimates for bids.
• Develop bid documents and solicit vendor/subcontractor pricing.
• Maintain estimate log and track bid activity and market conditions.
• Develop historical cost data to evaluate productivity and profitability.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams to build relationships and mitigate risks.
• Incorporate safety costs and promote a strong safety culture throughout estimating.

Skills

Concrete estimating

Preconstruction

Bid development

Vendor coordination

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Procore

On-Screen Takeoff

Excel

Microsoft Project

OnCenter

Job description

Kimmel Associates is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the concrete construction team in Charlottesville, Virginia. This in-person role focuses on accurate commercial concrete estimating and preconstruction, supporting bids and negotiations with project teams, vendors, and clients.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of concrete estimating and preconstruction experience, with a solid understanding of cost modeling, takeoffs, and bid development.