Senior Commercial Concrete Estimator

Lee Construction Group, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Ins.

Short Term Disability

Company 401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Education & Training Opportunities

Job summary

Piedmont Concrete Contractors is seeking an Estimator in Charlottesville to deliver accurate take-offs, analyze projects, and prepare competitive bids for commercial concrete work. You will manage bid packages and pricing while tracking market conditions and logging historical costs.

Ideal candidates bring a 5+ year track record in preconstruction and estimating, solid understanding of construction plans, and proficiency with Office 365, Procore, and OnCenter.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management or equivalent training/experience in construction estimating.
• Construction experience – at least 5 years preconstruction and estimating experience for $10M+ commercial concrete projects.
• Classes or training in cost estimating, cost modeling, cost engineering, and constructability.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate quantity take-offs, job analysis, and pricing to produce estimates for bids and negotiations.
• Prepare bid documents to obtain vendor and subcontractor pricing for bid packages.
• Maintain estimate log and track bid status to evaluate market conditions and bid strategies.
• Maintain historical cost data and recommend adjustments for profitability and competitiveness.
• Collaborate with internal and external project teams to build relationships and drive results.
• Use sound judgment on market conditions, time, costs, and risk in estimates.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Experience in construction estimating (5+ years)

Tools

Office 365

Procore

OnCenter Software

Job description

Piedmont Concrete Contractors is seeking an Estimator in Charlottesville to deliver accurate take-offs, analyze projects, and prepare competitive bids for commercial concrete work. You will manage bid packages and pricing while tracking market conditions and logging historical costs.

Ideal candidates bring a 5+ year track record in preconstruction and estimating, solid understanding of construction plans, and proficiency with Office 365, Procore, and OnCenter.