Estimator

Gioia Concrete Construction, Inc; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Truck reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Gas card

Job summary

Gioia Concrete Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator to build strategic relationships with commercial and industrial clients.

You will prepare cost estimates by analyzing specifications, drawings, and requirements, and submit bid proposals, owning the project budget, and communicating with the Operations Team throughout. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering, proficiency with takeoff software, and 3–5 years of estimating experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of estimating experience with concrete or self-perform contractor preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Willingness to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• Current valid driver’s license and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Develop leads and sales of viable and profitable construction projects.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and conduct site visits to assess scope and conditions.
• Solicit, level, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Estimate and bid work from drawings and specifications; prepare takeoffs and proposals.
• Complete budgeting and scheduling for projects.
• Meet with potential clients to discuss options for proposed services.
• Monitor productivity and material cost; provide value engineering options.
• Lead project turnover meetings to align teams on scope and budget.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with General Contractors, owners, and suppliers.

Skills

Estimating experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Construction Mgmt degree

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Gioia Concrete Construction is a fast-growing commercial and industrial concrete construction company. We are looking for high-caliber, career-oriented individuals to join our team. As a member of our team, you will build projects you can be proud of while improving your trade and leadership skills. Every member of our team contributes to a safe and efficient job site, and everyoneshares inthe rewards of a job well done.

General Description:

The Estimator builds strategic relationships and business opportunities with commercial and industrial clients seeking commercial concrete construction services. This job entails preparing cost estimates by analyzing project specifications, drawings, and contractual requirements andsubmittingbid proposals to our customers. This position includes complete ownership of the project budget and requires ongoing communication with the Operations Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop leads and sales ofviableand profitable construction projects
• Attend pre-bid meetings and conduct site visits to assess scope and conditions
• Solicit, level, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Estimate and bid work from required drawings and specifications, create RFIs, prepareaccuratetakeoffs, prepare proposals, and follow up with customers
• Complete and track budgeting and scheduling for projects
• Meet with potential clients to discuss options for proposed services
• Monitor productivity and material cost
• Provide design recommendations and value engineering alternatives to clients
• Lead project turnover meetings to align project managers and field staff on scope, budget, and critical issues
• Build andmaintainstrong, lifelong relationships with General Contractors, owners, and suppliers

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering
• Proficiencywith takeoff software (e.g., Bluebeam Revu, On-Screen Takeoff)
• 3-5 years of estimating experience with a concrete or self-perform contractor preferred
• Desire to collaborate with team members in a fast-paced, inclusive work environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Current valid driver’s license and pre-employment drug screen
• Competitive annual base salary
• Discretionary bonus based on project performance and profitability
• Truck reimbursement, cell phone reimbursement, and gas card
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with 100% company match on the first 3% and 50% match on the next 2%
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and a clear path for career advancement in a fast-growing company

Gioia Concrete Construction, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.