Concrete Estimator — Precast/Prestress & Bids

Central Processing; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid Short-term & Long-term disability

401(k) match

8 Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Referral rewards program

Wellness program with rewards

Flexible Savings Options

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Life Insurance

$200 Boot Allowance

Safety-focused: GUARD for Life

Voluntary critical illness & accident

Optional Uniform Program

Job summary

County Materials Family of Companies seeks an Estimator to join County Prestress in Westmont, IL. You will estimate concrete material types and quantities, prepare cost estimates per guidelines, write proposals, and submit bids while collaborating with stakeholders to meet project goals.

Responsibilities include quantity take-offs, bid evaluation, and coordinating with project managers, engineers, architects, and clients to align estimates with budgets.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in commercial concrete estimating or related role in heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Preferred experience in precast and prestress.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Strong understanding of concrete construction methods, materials, and costs.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with all levels of the business.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Word, Excel, Bluebeam, and internet-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project plans, specifications, and other documentation to prepare detailed cost estimates for concrete projects and/or services.
• Maintain files and communication with stakeholders, teams, and customers.
• Perform quantity take-offs for concrete materials and labor.
• Solicit and evaluate bids from suppliers and subcontractors for competitive pricing.
• Work with project managers, engineers, architects, and clients to align estimates with budgets.
• Maintain changes to original requests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Recommend cost-saving or profitable improvements.
• Develop updated costs for current jobs under contract.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and suggest cost-effective alternatives.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Data literacy

Project planning

Process management

Project risk management

Value engineering

Communication

Collaboration

Judgment & decision-making

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Bluebeam

Internet-based applications

Job description

County Materials Family of Companies seeks an Estimator to join County Prestress in Westmont, IL. You will estimate concrete material types and quantities, prepare cost estimates per guidelines, write proposals, and submit bids while collaborating with stakeholders to meet project goals.

Responsibilities include quantity take-offs, bid evaluation, and coordinating with project managers, engineers, architects, and clients to align estimates with budgets.