Estimator

Lithko Contracting, LLC.; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Estimator in Richmond, VA, where you will play a vital role in the estimating process for commercial and industrial construction projects. This remote position offers a chance to work alongside industry leaders in concrete construction, contributing to projects that shape the future. With a focus on accuracy and detail, you will manage estimates, validate project information, and ensure seamless communication with the operations team. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic environment, where your skills will directly impact the success of diverse projects across the nation.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural concrete estimating preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Set up estimates including vendor pricing and labor rates.
• Conduct take-offs by quantifying concrete scope items.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Structural Concrete Estimating

Construction Principles/Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Take-off software

Job description

Who We Are
When you join our team at Lithko Contracting, you are building your career alongside the leaders in concrete construction.

We apply our expertise across industries from industrial and manufacturing facilities to healthcare and educational institutions to chip plants and data centers. Annually, we place over 100 million square feet of concrete and earn over $1.7 billion in revenue.

With a nationwide presence of over 25 locations and more than 5,000 coworkers, you'll find endless opportunities to develop your skills, grow your career, and build beyond expectations.

About The Role (REMOTE)

Lithko Contracting is seeking an Estimator to join our Richmond, VA Team. The Estimator will assist the Estimating staff and Pre-Construction Lead with all aspects of estimating, including quantity take-off, pricing and bidding of commercial and industrial construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sets up an estimate to include correct alternates, general conditions, inputting correct vendor and subcontractor pricing, correct labor production and wage rates in alignment with bid strategy.
• Conducts a take off by owning all items from take-off software through identifying and quantifying all necessary concrete scope items.
• Responsible for providing correct project information to the appropriate parties during the turnover and planning phases.
• Validates that accurate and detailed information was provided to the operations team to plan for execution.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Experience with structural concrete estimating preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Must have good organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in estimating for a Self-Perform General Contractor or Concrete Contractor is a plus.
• Experience with a variety of project types with emphasis on Commercial/Industrial preferred.
• General knowledge of construction principles/practices required with experience on projects over 1 million dollars.
• Knowledge of negotiated bids, and hard bids.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering required.