Senior Concrete Estimator: Bids, Budgets & Leadership

Mcguire Hester; United States; On-site; USD 167,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance

Family medical, dental and vision

Company Stock (ESOP)

401k Employer Match

Bonus Program

Continuing Education Reimbursement

PTO

Paid Holidays

Paid Sabbatical Program

Personal Financial Planning

Job summary

McGuire and Hester in Northern California seeks a Senior Estimator – Concrete to prepare cost estimates for materials, labor, and fees for bids on site work projects. You will analyze plans and specs, perform takeoffs, and develop competitive proposals with PM input.

Responsibilities include coordinating a bid team, mentoring peers, and ensuring safe, accurate estimates. A BS in an engineering-related field and a strong estimating background are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering and/or construction management.
• Ten or more years of progressive estimating experience.
• English proficiency; Spanish helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project information and determine/write RFI’s as needed.
• Acquire plans, specifications, soil reports, historical bid files, and historical job cost information necessary to perform a detailed estimate.
• Coordinate and mentor the assigned PE to ensure takeoff is performed correctly and effectively.
• Develop preliminary schedule to determine the length of time necessary for pricing of general conditions.
• Prepare a synopsis of pertinent or unusual requirements; determine construction methods, personnel needs, equipment requirements, and provide coordination of the estimating team for the specific project.
• Review the estimate with the assigned reviewer giving adequate time before the bid is due.

Skills

Bid preparation

Takeoff coordination

Estimate writing

Team mentorship

Plans & specs review

MS Office

Cost analysis

Project scheduling

Education

Civil engineering degree

Construction management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

McGuire and Hester in Northern California seeks a Senior Estimator – Concrete to prepare cost estimates for materials, labor, and fees for bids on site work projects. You will analyze plans and specs, perform takeoffs, and develop competitive proposals with PM input.

Responsibilities include coordinating a bid team, mentoring peers, and ensuring safe, accurate estimates. A BS in an engineering-related field and a strong estimating background are essential for success in this role.