Concrete Estimator | Mentorship & Complex Projects

Boutique Recruiting; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Profit-sharing opportunities

Performance bonus

Mentorship from leadership

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking an Estimator to join a growing concrete construction team in Southern California. You will prepare detailed cost estimates, perform quantity takeoffs, and help develop project budgets for projects from $100K to $20M.

Opportunities for mentorship and cross-training are highlighted. The role requires hands-on experience with structural or site concrete, strong plan-reading skills, and independence in managing estimating tasks, with a salary range of $95,000 to

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in concrete construction, estimating, or project engineering
• Hands-on experience with structural concrete or site concrete construction
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, and specifications
• Knowledge of concrete construction methods, materials, labor requirements, and production costs
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs, developing estimates, or supporting construction budgets
• Background with a concrete specialty contractor or self-performing general contractor preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage assignments independently while collaborating effectively with project teams
• Self-motivated work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to take on increasing responsibility
• Familiarity with Southern California construction markets, vendors, and subcontractors preferred
• Project engineers with strong concrete knowledge who are interested in transitioning into estimating are encouraged to apply
• No college degree required

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for structural and site concrete construction projects
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs and review construction drawings, specifications, and project scopes
• Develop project budgets based on labor, materials, equipment, and production costs
• Conduct constructability reviews to identify potential challenges and cost considerations
• Evaluate supplier, vendor, and subcontractor pricing to develop competitive estimates
• Manage estimating activities and support project pursuits throughout Southern California
• Collaborate with estimating leadership and project management teams to ensure accurate project pricing
• Participate in occasional preconstruction site walks to assess project conditions and requirements
• Coordinate the handoff of completed estimates to project management teams
• Expand expertise across structural and site concrete estimating through cross-training and mentorship

Skills

Plan reading

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Independent work

Job description

Boutique Recruiting is seeking an Estimator to join a growing concrete construction team in Southern California. You will prepare detailed cost estimates, perform quantity takeoffs, and help develop project budgets for projects from $100K to $20M.

Opportunities for mentorship and cross-training are highlighted. The role requires hands-on experience with structural or site concrete, strong plan-reading skills, and independence in managing estimating tasks, with a salary range of $95,000 to