Senior Concrete Estimator – Lead Bids & Projects

Capital Techsearch, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital TechSearch, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator for central Virginia, focusing on commercial concrete projects. You will prepare bids for packages of $10M and up, review front-end docs, perform takeoffs, and craft detailed proposals.

You will collaborate with operations, PMs, superintendents, GCs and suppliers to secure competitive wins. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of estimating experience in concrete, deep knowledge of foundations and cast‑in‑place structures, and is proficient in

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial concrete estimating experience.
• Strong knowledge of foundations, elevated slabs, cast-in-place structures, formwork, rebar and post-tensioning.
• Proven track record of winning work and maintaining a healthy bid pipeline.
• Experience with job profitability analysis and comparing estimated vs actual costs.
• Proficiency with estimating software: On Center, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Quick Bid.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete bids for commercial concrete packages of $10M+ from RFP to submission.
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda and geotechnical reports to define scope.
• Do quantity takeoffs and price labor, materials, equipment and subcontractor quotes.
• Write clear proposals with detailed scopes of work, inclusions and exclusions.
• Track and maintain active bids, including revisions, value engineering, and scope review calls.
• Handoff awarded projects to operations and track estimated vs actual costs.
• Work closely with operations, project managers, superintendents, general contractors and suppliers.

Skills

Estimating

Bid management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Construction knowledge

Tools

On Center

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Quick Bid

Job description

Capital TechSearch, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator for central Virginia, focusing on commercial concrete projects. You will prepare bids for packages of $10M and up, review front-end docs, perform takeoffs, and craft detailed proposals.

You will collaborate with operations, PMs, superintendents, GCs and suppliers to secure competitive wins. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of estimating experience in concrete, deep knowledge of foundations and cast‑in‑place structures, and is proficient in