Senior Concrete Estimator: Lead High-Impact Projects

Canyon Contracting; Mount Airy (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon Contracting in Mount Airy, MD is seeking an experienced Concrete Construction Estimator to join our growing team. This role is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive estimates and project budgets for commercial concrete construction projects.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of concrete construction, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience estimating commercial concrete construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of concrete construction methods, materials, and practices.
• Experience with elevated structural concrete work is preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience performing detailed quantity takeoffs and preparing cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for commercial concrete construction projects.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and evaluate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Develop estimates and proposals for concrete projects, including hard bids, negotiated work, schematic budgets, and GMP budgets.
• Solicit, review, and negotiate pricing with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Communicate with general contractors and construction managers to clarify project scope, schedules, and requirements.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, participate in estimate reviews, and ensure proposals are accurate and complete.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, value engineering options, and potential project risks.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Transition awarded projects to the Project Management team, including preparation of project budgets and participation in turnover meetings.
• Provide estimating support to Project Managers throughout the life of awarded projects.
• Conduct subcontractor scope reviews, assist with project buyout, and follow up on submitted bids.
• Stay current with construction pricing, building codes, materials, and trends within the concrete industry.

Skills

Estimating

Concrete construction

Elevated concrete

Reading drawings

Takeoffs

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Team player

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

On-Screen Takeoff

Microsoft Office

Job description

Canyon Contracting in Mount Airy, MD is seeking an experienced Concrete Construction Estimator to join our growing team. This role is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive estimates and project budgets for commercial concrete construction projects.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of concrete construction, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.