Concrete Estimator: Bids, Budgets & Cost Optimization

Protouch Staffing; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Protouch Staffing in Englewood Cliffs, NJ seeks a concrete estimator to accurately assess material quantities, costs, and bid proposals for high-profile commercial projects.

You will read blueprints, use Planswift or Bluebeam, prepare cost estimates, collaborate with clients and teams, and manage budgets as scopes evolve.

The ideal candidate has proven estimator experience in commercial construction, strong software skills, and a track record of negotiating favorable pricing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a construction estimator in commercial projects.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Proficient with Planswift or Bluebeam and MS Office for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and specs to accurately estimate material quantities and costs.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and bids using estimating software.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors and internal teams to secure favorable pricing and terms.
• Manage project budgets, monitor costs, and update estimates as scopes evolve.
• Use Bluebeam and planning software to review plans and revisions efficiently.
• Conduct site visits to verify requirements and feasibility as needed.
• Develop comprehensive bid proposals including all direct costs.
• Maintain organized estimating data and spreadsheets.
• Review contracts to ensure alignment with scopes and estimates.
• Communicate clearly with clients and team members throughout bidding process.

Skills

Estimator experience

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Cost management

Negotiation

Tools

Planswift

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Spreadsheets

Job description

Protouch Staffing in Englewood Cliffs, NJ seeks a concrete estimator to accurately assess material quantities, costs, and bid proposals for high-profile commercial projects.

You will read blueprints, use Planswift or Bluebeam, prepare cost estimates, collaborate with clients and teams, and manage budgets as scopes evolve.

The ideal candidate has proven estimator experience in commercial construction, strong software skills, and a track record of negotiating favorable pricing.