Concrete Estimator

Solid Rock Recruiting LLC; South Dakota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking a Concrete Estimator in Hayti, South Dakota. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of experience in concrete or commercial construction and be skilled in blueprint reading and cost estimating. Responsibilities include reviewing project documents, performing quantity takeoffs, and developing cost estimates. Strong communication skills and experience with estimating software are essential. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work with a reputable construction company with over 40 years in the industry.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of estimating experience in concrete or commercial construction.
• Experience estimating foundations, structural concrete, and flatwork.
• Strong blueprint reading and specification interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, and bid documents.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for concrete work.
• Develop labor, equipment, and material cost estimates.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Cost estimating

Excel skills

Estimating software (PlanSwift, Bluebeam, Procore)

Concrete production methods

Job description

Job Title: Concrete Estimator

Department: Estimating

Reports To: Director of Business Development

Location: Hayti, South Dakota

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Our Client

Our client is a family-owned and operated construction company based in Hayti, South Dakota, with more than 40 years of experience in the construction industry. They have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality craftsmanship and reliable service across a wide range of construction projects. The company provides turnkey construction solutions, handling projects from the ground up. Their capabilities include dirt work, concrete, pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs), framing, and additional construction services, allowing them to support clients through multiple phases of the building process.

Position Overview

This position analyzes project drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine quantities, labor requirements, equipment needs, and material costs. The estimator will collaborate closely with project managers, field supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure estimates are thorough, competitive, and aligned with the company’s production capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, and bid documents
• Perform quantity takeoffs for footings and foundations, slabs on grade, structural concrete, sidewalks, curb and gutter, and site flatwork
• Develop labor, equipment, and material cost estimates
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Prepare bid proposals, scopes, and bid packages
• Participate in bid strategy meetings and pre-bid walkthroughs
• Identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities
• Track historical cost data to improve estimating accuracy

Qualifications

Experience

• 7–10 years of estimating experience in concrete or commercial construction
• Experience estimating foundations, structural concrete, and flatwork
• Experience working with subcontractors and suppliers

Technical Skills

• Strong blueprint reading and specification interpretation
• Quantity takeoffs and cost estimating
• Experience with estimating software (PlanSwift, Bluebeam, Procore, Sage, or similar)
• Strong Excel skills
• Understanding of concrete production methods and scheduling

Contact

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

Kaydee Cox

Specialty Construction Recruiter

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Solid Rock Recruiting is proud to partner in this search. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.