Senior Concrete Estimator

Pankow Builders; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pankow Builders is seeking an experienced estimator for concrete-heavy projects in Pasadena, CA. The role involves takeoffs, budget development, and cost breakdowns across conceptual, schematic, and GMP stages, with a focus on precast, shoring, and concrete placement logistics.

The candidate will coordinate with project management and field teams to ensure alignment of assumptions with execution, while leveraging OST, Bluebeam, and PlanSwift for takeoffs and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Field experience in concrete placement or estimating is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare estimates for concrete foundations, vertical elements, decks and site finishes.
• Develop and maintain budgets for precast, shoring/formwork, pumping, and placement logistics.
• Prepare cost breakdowns at Conceptual, Schematic, and GMP stages.
• Solicit and evaluate quotes from concrete material suppliers and reinforcing subcontractors.
• Coordinate with Project Management and Field Superintendents to align estimates with field execution.
• Develop standard estimating templates and convert final estimates into CMiC or ERP formats.

Skills

Self-perform concrete

Pricing trends

Labor productivity

Scheduling tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

OST

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Job description

JOB SCOPE & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Primary Accountabilities

Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare estimates for:

• Concrete foundations and slabs
• Vertical elements (walls, cores, columns)
• Elevated decks and flatwork
• Site concrete and specialty finishes

Develop and maintain budgets for:

• Precast and cast-in-place components
• Shoring/formwork systems
• Concrete pumping and placement logistics

Prepare cost breakdowns at Conceptual, Schematic, and GMP stages

• Solicit and evaluate quotes from concrete material suppliers and reinforcing subcontractors
• Provide feedback on scope gaps, exclusions, and buyout strategy

Internal Support:

• Support Project Management in aligning estimate assumptions with field execution
• Coordinate with Field Superintendents on production rates and formwork strategies

Tools & Templates:

• Develop and manage standard estimating templates for concrete scopes
• Convert final estimates into accounting system formats (e.g., CMiC or ERP tools)

Secondary Accountabilities

• Assist with concrete scheduling and phasing plans
• Provide input on crane planning, pour sequencing, and formwork reuse
• Support constructability and site access reviews during early project planning
• Identify opportunities for value engineering specific to concrete systems (e.g., slab design alternatives, mix optimization, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
• Field experience in concrete placement or estimating trade training is strongly preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Deep understanding of:
• Self-perform concrete practices
• Material pricing trends and supply chain logistics
• Labor productivity for concrete scopes
• Scheduling tools and takeoff software (e.g., OST, Bluebeam, PlanSwift)
• Strong communication and organization skills

Work Experience

• 10-15+ years of estimating or project engineering experience in concrete construction (field or office)