Concrete Estimator: Precision Bids & Project Insight

Big-D Construction; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

McAlvain Construction, a Big-D Company, is seeking an experienced Concrete Estimator to join our Boise team. The role analyzes projects, leveraging past performance and relevant experience to develop detailed, accurate estimates.

The successful candidate will read and interpret architectural, structural, and civil drawings, perform concrete takeoffs, and coordinate with vendors and project teams. OSHA 10 preferred or willing to obtain, with strong math and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of estimating experience, preferably in concrete or self-perform trades.
• Proficient in OST, Bluebeam, Excel, and construction management platforms (Procore, Vista).
• Familiar with CSI divisions, cost coding, and unit pricing.
• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and civil drawings.
• Experience with hard bids, negotiated work, and design-build delivery models.
• Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Request and analyze pricing from vendors for concrete related items (e.g. ready mixed concrete & reinforcing).
• Complete accurate takeoffs of concrete related items using Tekla (3D) and On-Screen Takeoff (2D). Organize and enter quantities into estimating software using historical production rates.
• Analyze and understand project specific constraints that might impact historical production rates.
• Schedule and run estimate review meetings with project team members.
• Understands turnover process and conveys project information to the project team.
• Participates in forecast meetings and tracks budget vs. actual costs through construction.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Quantity takeoff

Time management

Industry knowledge

PC software

Estimating software

Multi-project handling

Education

4-year degree in construction management/engineering/related field

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Excel

Procore

Vista

Tekla (3D)

Job description

McAlvain Construction, a Big-D Company, is seeking an experienced Concrete Estimator to join our Boise team. The role analyzes projects, leveraging past performance and relevant experience to develop detailed, accurate estimates.

The successful candidate will read and interpret architectural, structural, and civil drawings, perform concrete takeoffs, and coordinate with vendors and project teams. OSHA 10 preferred or willing to obtain, with strong math and organizational skills.