SPO Concrete Estimator & Bid Lead

Turner Construction Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company seeks a Senior Estimator to develop Self-Perform Operations (SPO) concrete estimates, perform quantity take-offs, and lead bid preparation for complex projects in California. You will coordinate with Preconstruction, manage vendor relations, and ensure accurate labor rates and markups.

The role requires experience with concrete structures, strong reading of contract documents, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimating software (InEight).

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of related experience performing detailed estimates for concrete scopes.
• Experience with performing detailed estimates for concrete structures.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiar with estimating software (InEight).
• Limited travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed Self-Perform Operations (SPO) concrete estimates including quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies.
• Generate labor productivity rates in coordination with historical data and project constraints.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships to solicit competitive pricing.
• Prepare and assemble bids and proposals for Lump Sum, GMP, and Cost Plus contracts.
• Identify and communicate design issues and project risks impacting SPO concrete with Preconstruction team.
• Analyze SPO concrete project schedules for sequencing risk and prepare labor loaded schedules.
• Collaborate with the SPO Manager to include markups, labor rates, and required information in estimates.
• Lead document management for SPO concrete projects, including drawings and specs handling.
• Attend constructability review meetings and support communication with project team and designers.
• Develop SPO concrete value analysis studies with cost-efficient alternatives.
• Understand factors for comprehensive Trade package scope including documents, site logistics, schedule, and means/methods.
• Prepare concrete scope requisitions and coordinate with teams to identify scope gaps and overlaps.
• Prepare comparison analyses to previous estimates for assigned scope.
• For subcontracted SPO concrete work, evaluate Trade proposals and document in Bid Recording Sheet.
• Manage action items from Post Bid and finalize sub-tier scopes for procurement bids.
• Prepare and manage project kick-off and hand-off to operations teams.
• May superviseEstimating team members, participate in recruiting, onboard new staff, and contribute to performance appraisals.

Skills

Concrete estimating

Project management

Contract documents interpretation

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

InEight

Job description

Turner Construction Company seeks a Senior Estimator to develop Self-Perform Operations (SPO) concrete estimates, perform quantity take-offs, and lead bid preparation for complex projects in California. You will coordinate with Preconstruction, manage vendor relations, and ensure accurate labor rates and markups.

The role requires experience with concrete structures, strong reading of contract documents, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimating software (InEight).