My client is a national, employee-owned contractor with offices across the United States. As an employee-owned company, they take pride in a culture where every team member has a stake in the outcome, and where collaboration, accountability and long-term thinking drive results. They are seeking an experienced Senior Concrete Estimator to join their preconstruction team and support a growing national pipeline.
Position Summary
The Senior Concrete Estimator will lead the development of accurate, competitive concrete estimates across a range of project types. They will work closely with preconstruction, operations, and business development teams, and will serve as a technical resource for junior estimators. This role offers flexibility: they may be based remotely, in a hybrid arrangement, or in one of my client’s U.S. offices.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for concrete scopes, including foundations, slabs on grade, structural elements, tilt-up, post-tensioned and elevated decks, walls, columns, and site concrete
- Evaluate means and methods, formwork systems, reinforcing, placement and finishing approaches, and schedule impacts to develop competitive pricing
- Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and supplier bids for concrete, rebar, formwork, and related scopes
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and addenda to identify scope gaps, risks, and value engineering opportunities
- Develop and maintain relationships with concrete subcontractors, suppliers, and material vendors
- Participate in bid strategy, go/no-go discussions, and pre-bid meetings
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure a smooth handoff from estimate to execution
- Maintain cost databases and benchmark estimates against historical project data
- Mentor and guide junior estimators and support team standards and best practices
- Support client presentations, interviews, and negotiations as needed
Qualifications
- 8+ years of construction estimating experience, with significant concrete-specific expertise
- Strong working knowledge of concrete construction methods, means, and costs
- Proficiency with estimating and takeoff tools such as Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, or similar, plus Excel
- Experience with estimating platforms such as Sage Estimating, HCSS HeavyBid, or comparable [to be tailored to client’s systems]
- Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience
- Willingness to travel occasionally for bid meetings, site visits, and team collaboration
Preferred
- Experience on commercial, industrial, healthcare, infrastructure, or heavy civil concrete work