Senior Precast Estimator & Bid Lead

Easi-Set Industries; Bealeton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith-Midland Corporation in Midland, VA seeks an Experienced Lead Estimator to guide bid strategy for precast products. You will evaluate drawings, prepare comprehensive cost estimates, and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to ensure competitive, accurate bids.

You will mentor junior estimators, review takeoffs, and drive value engineering while ensuring adherence to quality, schedules, and client expectations. This on-site role reports to the VP of Sales & Marketing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum five years of experience in construction estimating, precast concrete manufacturing, or related fields.
• Experience interpreting architectural, structural, and civil drawings and specifications.
• Experience in scope analysis, quantity takeoffs, and proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specs, and bid documents to determine project requirements and bid opportunities.
• Use estimating software and AI tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
• Identify precast concrete products and bid strategies for projects.
• Prepare cost estimates covering materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors, manufacturing and installation costs, and overhead.
• Develop bid clarifications, exclusions, assumptions, and scope review docs.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Project Management to align estimates with project needs.
• Mentor junior estimators and share best practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Mathematical aptitude

Reading drawings & specs

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Independent and collaborative work

Quality focus

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in construction management, engineering, architecture, business

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam/estimating software

AI-powered estimating tools

Job description

Smith-Midland Corporation in Midland, VA seeks an Experienced Lead Estimator to guide bid strategy for precast products. You will evaluate drawings, prepare comprehensive cost estimates, and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to ensure competitive, accurate bids.

You will mentor junior estimators, review takeoffs, and drive value engineering while ensuring adherence to quality, schedules, and client expectations. This on-site role reports to the VP of Sales & Marketing.