Concrete Estimator

Ekedal Concrete, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Job summary

Ekedal Concrete is seeking an experienced Concrete Estimator to join our Irvine, CA office. You will participate in all aspects of the bid/estimating process, review plans and specs, and negotiate prices with subcontractors and suppliers.

You will perform quantity take-offs, pricing, scoping, and bid submissions, while coordinating with internal teams to ensure accurate estimates and on-time delivery. This role requires strong math, communication, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering, or 3–5 years of estimating experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids and GMP processes.
• Experience with estimating software such as OST, PlanSwift, CAD, and BIM.
• Strong math, analytical, and detail-oriented approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs quantity take-offs.
• Assists in pricing and bidding of construction projects.
• Communicates with architects and consultants to clarify scope, materials, and schedule requirements.
• Reviews milestone documents for value opportunity pricing.
• Participates in internal estimate review process.
• Assists with final assembly of estimate for owner presentation.
• Coordinates and provides information to subcontractors.
• Builds relationships with subcontractors to obtain competitive advantages.

Skills

Math skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal & communication

Reading drawings & specs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering or 3-5 years of equivalent experience

Tools

OST

PlanSwift

CAD

BIM software

Job description

Ekedal Concrete is seeking an experienced Concrete Estimator to join us in our office in Irvine, CA. On a daily basis the Concrete Estimator will participate in all aspects of the bid/estimating process from review of plans and specs to soliciting and negotiating prices from subcontractors/suppliers through completion of bid/estimating efforts including closeout. The Concrete Estimator will also perform quantity take-offs, pricing, scoping, and bidding of construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs quantity take-offs.
• Assists in the pricing and bidding of construction projects.
• Communicates with architects and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements, and documents these clarifications.
• Conducts reviews of milestone documents for the development and pricing of value alternative opportunities.
• Actively participates in the internal estimate review process.
• Assists with final assembly of estimate for presentation to owner.
• After the bid, collects and organizes all bid information for future reference.
• Aids field operations with change order pricing if needed.
• Directs, coordinates and provides information and documents to subcontractors.
• Prepares contractual exhibits for scope of work for subcontracts.
• Builds relationships with subcontractors to obtain a competitive advantage for Ekedal
• Attends industry events and represents Ekedal to the industry in a professional capacity.
• Builds and maintains relationships with internal Ekedal clients.
• Keeps current with latest estimating technology and techniques.
• Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering or 3-5 years of equivalent experience required.
• General knowledge of construction principles and processes.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• General knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP processes.
• Working knowledge of estimating technology and tools such as OST, Plan Swift, CAD, and BIM related software.
• Strong math and analytical skills.Attention to detail.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Ekedal core values.
• Maintains a "value added" approach to estimating

Ekedal Concrete is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $150,000. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Pay Frequency: Weekly

Schedule

• Monday to Friday 7am-3:30pm