Lead Concrete Estimator: Bid Proposals & Growth

B&B Concrete Contractors; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Concrete Contractors in Tucson, AZ seeks a Concrete Estimator to deliver accurate bid proposals and scope analysis for potential construction projects. Responsibilities include price estimates on new projects, change orders, and coordinating with purchasing, concrete labor, equipment, and transportation costs to arrive at full cost with profit margins.

This role emphasizes developing new business for the company, requires strong communication and reading of bid instructions, and experience

Qualifications

• At least 2 years estimating large commercial self-perform concrete projects.
• Knowledge of cast-in-place concrete construction, concrete footings, and foundations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for dealing with contractors, suppliers, purchasing and others.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and legal documents.
• Knowledge of related structural products including joist, deck, stairs, rails, anchor rods, etc.
• Knowledge of terminology used in construction and basic estimating software platforms, including Excel/Word/Access.

Responsibilities

• Functions as Lead Estimator.
• Read and understand bid instructions, prepare a take-off of materials included in the job.
• Estimate labor, materials, buyout items, and equipment costs to prepare a full price estimate.
• Review proposals, specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope and develop quantity take-offs.
• Incorporate safety in means and methods during estimating.
• Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Develops and maintains relationships with owners and general contractors.
• Responsible for buyout process with Project Manager.

Skills

Estimating

Take-off

Bid instructions

Project management

Communication skills

Reading technical documents

Reading contracts

Team player

Entrepreneurial

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

B2W Software

Job description

B&B Concrete Contractors in Tucson, AZ seeks a Concrete Estimator to deliver accurate bid proposals and scope analysis for potential construction projects. Responsibilities include price estimates on new projects, change orders, and coordinating with purchasing, concrete labor, equipment, and transportation costs to arrive at full cost with profit margins.

This role emphasizes developing new business for the company, requires strong communication and reading of bid instructions, and experience