Concrete Estimator – Irvine: Bid-Win Pro with Benefits

Ekedal Concrete, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Job summary

Ekedal Concrete, Inc. in Irvine, CA, is seeking an experienced Concrete Estimator to join our office. You will participate in the full bid/estimating process, from plan/spec reviews to pricing and subcontractor coordination.

Responsibilities include quantity take-offs, bid assembly, and presenting the estimate to the owner, while building relationships with subcontractors and internal clients. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering or 3-5 years of equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors in CM/Engineering

Tools

OST

PlanSwift

CAD

BIM

Job description

Ekedal Concrete, Inc. in Irvine, CA, is seeking an experienced Concrete Estimator to join our office. You will participate in the full bid/estimating process, from plan/spec reviews to pricing and subcontractor coordination.

Responsibilities include quantity take-offs, bid assembly, and presenting the estimate to the owner, while building relationships with subcontractors and internal clients. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.