Strategic Concrete Estimator & Bid Lead

Gioia Concrete Construction, Inc; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Truck reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Gas card

Job summary

Gioia Concrete Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator to build strategic relationships with commercial and industrial clients.

You will prepare cost estimates by analyzing specifications, drawings, and requirements, and submit bid proposals, owning the project budget, and communicating with the Operations Team throughout. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering, proficiency with takeoff software, and 3–5 years of estimating experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of estimating experience with concrete or self-perform contractor preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Willingness to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• Current valid driver’s license and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Develop leads and sales of viable and profitable construction projects.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and conduct site visits to assess scope and conditions.
• Solicit, level, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Estimate and bid work from drawings and specifications; prepare takeoffs and proposals.
• Complete budgeting and scheduling for projects.
• Meet with potential clients to discuss options for proposed services.
• Monitor productivity and material cost; provide value engineering options.
• Lead project turnover meetings to align teams on scope and budget.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with General Contractors, owners, and suppliers.

Skills

Estimating experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Construction Mgmt degree

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Gioia Concrete Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator to build strategic relationships with commercial and industrial clients.

You will prepare cost estimates by analyzing specifications, drawings, and requirements, and submit bid proposals, owning the project budget, and communicating with the Operations Team throughout. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering, proficiency with takeoff software, and 3–5 years of estimating experience.