Senior Concrete Estimator – Bid Strategy & Costing

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Arizona seeks an experienced estimator/bid manager for the Concrete Division to lead bid processes, pursue pre-proposal and proposal cycles, and prepare detailed cost estimates for labor, equipment, and materials.

The role requires expertise in concrete design and estimation software, knowledge of local codes, and the ability to read blueprints. Travel to project sites and collaboration with leaders are essential to keep projects on budget and on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management or 10+ years in the construction industry.
• Minimum of five years in the commercial concrete industry.
• Knowledge of design principles and engineering specifications related to concrete.
• Knowledge of local building codes and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and other technical documents.
• Understanding of basic geometry and trigonometry.
• Proficiency in concrete design and estimation software similar to Tekla, E-Takeoff, Sage, and Stack.
• Experience with construction scheduling.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel to project sites for preconstruction and construction visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall bid process for concrete projects assigned to the Concrete Division.
• Pursue projects throughout the pre-proposal and proposal cycle.
• Prepare detailed estimates covering labor, equipment, and material costs.
• Maintain Building Connected bid invitations and create vendor invitations.
• Update bid information and submit proposals through Building Connected or other websites.
• Collaborate with leaders to develop bid strategies, resources, safety, quality, and schedules.
• Update bid logs in Mondays.com and related records.
• Develop accurate cost estimates for crane selection, rigging, and erection.
• Travel to project sites for preconstruction and visits.
• Analyze projects to identify problems and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Concrete Design

Construction Scheduling

Blueprint Interpretation

Geometry Understanding

Trigonometry Understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

10+ years construction industry experience

Tools

Tekla

E-Takeoff

Sage

Stack

Mondays.com

Excel

Job description

Jobtailor in Arizona seeks an experienced estimator/bid manager for the Concrete Division to lead bid processes, pursue pre-proposal and proposal cycles, and prepare detailed cost estimates for labor, equipment, and materials.

The role requires expertise in concrete design and estimation software, knowledge of local codes, and the ability to read blueprints. Travel to project sites and collaboration with leaders are essential to keep projects on budget and on schedule.