Commercial Concrete Estimator/Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A concrete services company based in Northwest Arkansas is seeking an Estimator/Project Manager to manage estimates and projects in the concrete industry. The ideal candidate will have a 4-year engineering degree and 4-8 years of experience in concrete construction. This role involves preparing detailed estimates, managing projects, and supervising team members. We value creativity, discipline, and a drive for continual improvement in our workplace.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years extensive concrete construction industry and estimating experience.
• Ability to estimate all types of projects/contracts using concrete finishing best practices.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage estimated projects and maintain unit pricing for materials.
• Prepare detailed estimates including materials, labor, and equipment.
• Attend site visits and pre-bid meetings as required.
• Teach and supervise other team members.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of concrete industry

Estimating techniques

Customer service and communication skills

Proficiency using technology

Education

4 Year engineering degree

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Overview

Backus Concrete is a rapidly expanding premier concrete company based in Northwest Arkansas. We provide professional, dependable and trustworthy concrete services for industrial, commercial and municipal clients. With over seven decades of combined experience in the concrete industry, our team consistently exceeds our client’s expectations. We exist to meet the industrial concrete and tear out/pour back needs of Northwest Arkansas, because we love a challenge and take pride in honest work. Striving for continual improvement is a constant. If you are creative, disciplined and driven to succeed, this may be the position you’ve been looking for!

Responsibilities

The Estimator/Project Manager is responsible for assisting the team in the development of a range of client estimates as well as managing projects. This is an exciting opportunity to take your skills to the next level. We are a vibrant and fun-loving team that takes pride in building relationships that allow our client base to grow deeper roots and more powerful bonds within our community. Continual improvement while adding value is a cornerstone of our daily lives. If you settle for just getting by, please do not apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The most important duty is to enjoy what you do! Your essential responsibilities are listed below. We are looking for a go-getter who’s not afraid to shake things up by bringing new ideas to the table. Efficiency, quality and accuracy are paramount. To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Manage the projects you have estimated as well as others as needed.

· Provide and maintain unit pricing and database for material and labor costing in Plan Swift.

· Prepare estimates in detail for all parts of the job with a breakout by material, labor, equipment, and incidentals for completion of the job. Identify the estimated number of days to complete the job. Be knowledgeable of the requirements of the project including the specifications and materials.

· Submit Request for Information as needed to insure all available information is available for a good estimate or to resolve any ambiguities.

· Manage and incorporate sub-contractors or vendors submittals into our cost estimate and be able to identify this in the estimate.

· Prequalify trade partners that meet the high standards of the industry as well as company.

· Attend site visits and pre-bid meetings as required or assigned to ascertain the requirements or the special provision required. Create detailed project schedules.

· Assist and work with field personnel in addressing questions or issues that may arise in the field.

· Be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously while making consistent progress.

· Teach, guide, encourage and supervise other team members.

· Must be able to work in a fast-paced, chaotic environment while focusing on results.

· Develop/innovate means and methods to complete projects that creates opportunities for increased profit margins and efficiency.

· Continually identifying cutting-edge best practices while staying current with industry standards.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

We want an expert in the field of concrete! Thorough knowledge of the concrete industry, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems and accounts required. Ability to estimate all types of projects/contracts using a full range of concrete finishing and best practices in conjunction with the ability to coordinate group work effort. We require a high level of proficiency using technology, contractual understanding as well as exceptional customer service and communication skills.

Education

4 Year engineering degree or an equivalent combination of education, project management, technical training and related experience is required.

Experience

4-8 years extensive concrete construction industry and estimating experience, or an equivalent combination of education, project management, technical training and related experience in the concrete industry.