Senior Concrete Estimator — Major Bay Area Projects

RIMEPRO INC; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Educational reimbursement

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

RIMEPRO INC in the Bay Area seeks a Concrete Estimator with a strong background in structural concrete estimating to work on large, complex projects up to $200M. You’ll develop accurate estimates from takeoffs through bidding and buyout, collaborating with project teams and subcontractors.

You’ll use Bluebeam, On Screen Takeoff, Excel, and Tekla to quantify labor, materials, and costs, while identifying value engineering opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Experience estimating structural concrete.
• Strong blueprint and plan reading skills.
• Experience with concrete quantity takeoffs.
• Understanding of concrete construction means and methods.
• Ability to analyze labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to visualize construction in 2D and 3D.
• Understanding of construction risk and value engineering.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Engineering or related technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, competitive estimates for structural concrete scopes from initial takeoff through bidding and buyout.
• Prepare detailed estimates for structural concrete scopes.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs for concrete, reinforcing steel, formwork, and related scopes.
• Analyze plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Quantify material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Evaluate project risks and identify opportunities to improve cost and execution.
• Develop competitive bids and proposals.
• Manage bid lists and coordinate with vendors and trade partners.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Identify value engineering opportunities.
• Assist with subcontractor buyout and procurement.
• Review subcontractor submittals.
• Work with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams on phasing and execution.
• Participate in project meetings and client reviews.
• Build relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Stay current on new construction technologies, materials, and estimating practices.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mathematical analysis

Analytical thinking

2D/3D visualization

Communication & relationships

Detail orientation

Education

Engineering or related technical degree

Tools

Bluebeam

On Screen Takeoff

Microsoft Excel

Tekla

Job description

RIMEPRO INC in the Bay Area seeks a Concrete Estimator with a strong background in structural concrete estimating to work on large, complex projects up to $200M. You’ll develop accurate estimates from takeoffs through bidding and buyout, collaborating with project teams and subcontractors.

You’ll use Bluebeam, On Screen Takeoff, Excel, and Tekla to quantify labor, materials, and costs, while identifying value engineering opportunities.