Senior Estimator, Commercial Concrete: Lead Bids

Lithko; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lithko Contracting in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior Estimator for Commercial Concrete to join our estimating team. You will support the Chief Estimator with take-offs, pricing, and bid development for commercial and industrial projects.

The role emphasizes accuracy and competitiveness across pursuits such as manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, and higher education, with projects often exceeding $1 million.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in structural concrete estimating for large-scale self-perform General Contractors or concrete contractors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with a variety of project types, with a focus on commercial and industrial projects valued over $1 million.
• Solid understanding of construction principles, as well as experience with both negotiated and hard bid processes.

Responsibilities

• Estimate Setup: Establish estimates with appropriate alternates, general conditions, vendor and subcontractor pricing, labor production, and wage rates in alignment with the bid strategy.
• Conceptual Estimating: Develop conceptual estimates from limited information, ensuring the inclusion of accurate alternates, general conditions, and pricing.
• Detailed Take-Offs: Perform detailed take-offs by identifying and quantifying all concrete scope items.
• Proposal Preparation: Create comprehensive customer proposals that include precise scope, terms, conditions, and a detailed breakdown of bid pricing.
• Project Information Management: Deliver accurate project information to the team during turnover and planning phases to ensure seamless project execution.
• Team Support: Guide estimators and project coordinators in task assignments, proper use of processes, and tools, validating the accuracy and completeness of estimates produced by the team.
• Operations Coordination: Ensure that the operations team receives correct and detailed information necessary for effective project execution.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Lithko Contracting in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior Estimator for Commercial Concrete to join our estimating team. You will support the Chief Estimator with take-offs, pricing, and bid development for commercial and industrial projects.

The role emphasizes accuracy and competitiveness across pursuits such as manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, and higher education, with projects often exceeding $1 million.