Senior Concrete Estimator: Budgets, GMPs & Bids

Canyon Contracting Inc; Mount Airy (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon Contracting Inc. is seeking an experienced Concrete Construction Estimator to join our growing team.

The estimator will prepare accurate, competitive estimates and project budgets for commercial concrete projects, interpreting drawings and specifications with strong analytical skills. The role involves collaborating with general contractors, managers, subcontractors, and internal teams to develop proposals, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support projects from bid through

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of estimating commercial concrete projects.
• Strong knowledge of concrete construction methods and materials.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for commercial concrete projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, bid documents and project requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and evaluate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Develop estimates including hard bids, negotiated work, GMP budgets.
• Solicit and negotiate pricing with subcontractors and vendors.
• Transition awarded projects to Project Management with budgets and turnover.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

MS Office

Job description

Canyon Contracting Inc. is seeking an experienced Concrete Construction Estimator to join our growing team.

The estimator will prepare accurate, competitive estimates and project budgets for commercial concrete projects, interpreting drawings and specifications with strong analytical skills. The role involves collaborating with general contractors, managers, subcontractors, and internal teams to develop proposals, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support projects from bid through